metoprolol succinate used for - #28252
I am trying to figure out why my doctor prescribed me metoprolol succinate because I'm honestly a bit confused about it. A couple of months ago, I started feeling really anxious and my heart was racing like I was running a marathon, even though I was just sitting on the couch. Not to mention I've had these weird spells of dizziness, which is just not cool. I went to see my doc, and after a few tests, she said I might have some hypertension and prescribed metoprolol succinate, saying it helps with heart rate and blood pressure. But here's the thing—I'm kinda nervous about taking it. I read online that metoprolol succinate is used for all these different heart conditions and kinda helps calm you down, but I also saw some scary stuff about side effects. Is it really worth it? I mean, can metoprolol succinate be used for anxiety too, or is that just a side bonus? Now I'm wondering, am I gonna feel like a zombie? Or will my heart stop racing after a few days? I'm eager to hear if anyone has had a similar experience or knows more about how metoprolol succinate works and why it's really used for heart stuff. Any advice would really help me out!
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