Exploring the 10 Metoprolol Side Effects That Are Often Overlooked in Conversations

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Do not automatically repeat a dose after vomiting without professional advice.

## 8. Shortness of Breath or Wheezing

Although metoprolol primarily targets receptors in the heart, higher doses may also affect receptors involved in breathing. People with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or another respiratory condition may be more vulnerable to wheezing or breathing difficulty.

 

New or worsening wheezing should be reported promptly. Severe breathlessness, blue or grey lips, inability to speak normally, or swelling of the face or throat requires emergency