This can be important for people with asthma or other obstructive lung conditions.
Symptoms that deserve attention include:
New wheezing
Chest tightness
Increasing shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing
A noticeable reduction in the effectiveness of usual breathing treatments
Severe breathing difficulty requires urgent medical attention.
Does Asthma Mean Metoprolol Can Never Be Used?
Not necessarily.
The decision depends on the reason for treatment, severity of the lung disease, dose, and alternative options.
In some situations a clinician may still use a beta-1-selective blocker carefully.
This decision should be individualized rather than based on a blanket rule.
Do Not Assume Every Episode of Breathlessness Is a Side Effect
Shortness of breath can have many causes, including heart failure, lung disease, infection, anemia, blood clots, and other conditions.
New or worsening breathlessness should therefore be evaluated in context rather than automatically blamed on the medication.
7. Sleep Problems and Unusual Dreams
Some people taking metoprolol report sleep-related effects.
