Side Effects of Metoprolol Tartrate (Cont.)

Side Effects of Metoprolol Tartrate to Report

There are a number of side effects with metoprolol tartrate that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These possible serious side effects include but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Itching
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Unexplained swelling or sudden weight gain (see Metoprolol and Weight Gain)
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Cold, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Confusion
  • An irregular heartbeat.
     

Rare Side Effects of Metoprolol Tartrate

There are other possible side effects of metoprolol tartrate that can occur. These rare side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people. Given how uncommonly they occur, however, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are actually caused by the medication or something else.
 
Some of these rare side effects of metoprolol tartrate include:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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