Metoprolol Tartrate Side Effects

Possible side effects of metoprolol tartrate are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or do not go away in a few days.

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Unusual tiredness
• Depression
• Stomach pain, heartburn, gas or bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation
• Runny nose
• Cold hands or feet
• Skin rash
• Decreased sexual ability

Some of the adverse effects of metoprolol tartrate are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you experience serious symptoms such as:

• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Rapid or pounding heartbeat
• Swelling of the hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Fainting
• Weight gain

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of metoprolol tartrate. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Metoprolol tartrate Overdose: In case of an overdose of metoprolol tartrate, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include lightheadedness, fainting, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the hands and feet.

Source: FDA