with metoprolol. Because the medicine slows the heart rate and reduces the heart’s workload, some people notice that they do not initially have quite the same level of energy.
Possible experiences include:
- Unusual tiredness
- Reduced energy
- Feeling weaker during physical activity
- Daytime sleepiness
- Reduced exercise tolerance
Fatigue can be particularly noticeable when treatment is first started or after the dose is changed.
For some people, it becomes less noticeable after the first days or weeks as the body adjusts. However, severe or persistent fatigue should not simply be ignored.
