Compare AMLODIPINE (amlodipine) and METOPROLOL (METOPROLOL TARTRATE) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
amlodipine, Norvasc, Exforge HCT · ARB
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action The active ingredients of amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets target 3 separate mechanisms involved in blood pressure regulation. Specifi...
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METOPROLOL TARTRATE, Lopressor, Toprol-XL · Other
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Metoprolol is a beta 1 -selective (cardioselective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent. This preferential effect is not absolute, however, and at higher pl...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 18 Reddit discussions
AMLODIPINE
40%
positive
5 threads
METOPROLOL
38%
positive
13 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
5 Reddit threads analysed for AMLODIPINE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
53 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
35 male with high BP my entire life Been on it for 1 year and 5 months. Started at 5 mg for like 3 or 6 months then went to 10 mg. Seems I have a barrage of symptoms I’ve never had before in my life for the last 6 months. Extreme daytime sleepiness***** The chills like 15 times a day ***** Swollen
I was hungover, ate prosciutto, hands were shaking like crazy. I thought I'd measure it just for the fun of it. It wasn't fun when the numbers never in 10 measurement went lower than 210/120, going to the ER made things worse. It was all in my head. But we fixed it. Hell started. 2 months passed and
Just wanted to brag on myself a bit here. Since February I've been taking GLP-1 and I'm down 45lbs (247-202). My GW is 170 so I still have a ways to go but recently I've been having weird dizzy spells when bending down and standing back up. There are a lot of potential causes of course, but my BP ha
So I do not know exactly where to start, this whole process seems to me like an XXL episode of Dr. House with no end. So it all started with a head pressure about 3 weeks ago, I dont know exactly how to describe this I would not say that its a headache, much more like air is building up in my bra
Just found out that my father’s CAC score is 8000+. Cholesterol is 169. The score shocked me and I don’t know what to do. He’s scheduled for angiography in 1 week. I am concerned whether something could happen in 1 week… I live in another country and can’t get to him (no visa). He was told to take a
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13 Reddit threads analysed for METOPROLOL
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
19 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Male , 26. So I had a bit of a shock yesterday. Went to the doctor for a regular check, they took my BP three times within a few minutes: 153/100 165/103 145/95 The doctor immediately prescribed me 25 mg metoprolol. But here’s the confusing part — at home I’ve been checking for the past 1.5 years, a
I have been working on my hypertension since 2019 when at a company health check my BP was 170/110. I am on metoprolol and htcz. I white coat quite badly but I'm working on that. Today at the office reading came in 115/70. Felt good to find the right doses.
I’ve had hypertension since my early 20’s and was initially prescribed lisinopril and later perindopril (both ace inhibitors) to control it. My numbers were usually “ok” with those meds, but unfortunately I developed the ace inhibitor cough and asked my doctors about alternatives. He originally pu
My last few doctors appts I’ve had high blood pressure and I chalked it up to white coat hypertension. And then it happened again so I opted to start tracking at home. Unfortunately it was high at home. I am overweight (I need to lose about 70lbs), but I’m only 32. I also have HORRIBLE anxiety abou
Quick background: For the last several years, I (33m, 6'2", 235 lbs) had been on different combinations of lisinopril (with and without HCTZ), amlodipine, and metoprolol and my pressure was generally in the 140 - 150 / 100 - 110 range. Couple months ago, I went to a new doctor (old doc moved away) a
**Okay, there absolutely has to be a link of anxiety caused by blood pressure medication** *Please put your thoughts in the comments, stories, experiences, and any information you know that could add to this* 20M || Zero Anxiety Prior || Currently Taking Amlodipine 5MG || Prozac 10MG For Anxiety S
I’ve told my friends and my partner and they understand a little but I just wanted to share with some people who have had similar experiences. I’m 33 and have had blood pressure problems stemming from a shitty diet and alcoholism. Despite that, I somehow have managed to stay an ok weight at 200lbs,
Hi everyone! So this is more of a venting post. I’ve had high bp since I was about 22/23 when I was pregnant with my first son (I’m 36 now) so quite a while. It runs pretty deep on my dad’s side, so yea, here we are. Anyway, my bp has been pretty difficult to manage since my last pregnancy (2020) an
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
AMLODIPINE is a ARB, while METOPROLOL belongs to the Other class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
AMLODIPINE carries 4 FDA warnings. METOPROLOL carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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