Can Metoprolol Succinate Cause Swelling And Stiffness In Hands And Shoulders?

Posted on Wed, 3 Oct 2018

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Question : Can metoprolol succ cause swelling and stiffness in hands and shoulders? And is there a problem taking antihistamines and caffiene

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, metoprolol causes pain and stiffness, no problem for caffeine.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, Metoprolol has been reported to cause joint pains, redness over the joints and joint stiffness.

Ask your doctor to change the medicine if the symptoms are bothersome.

There is no problem in taking caffeine with antihistamines.

Caffeine and antihistamines act synergistically in cases of broncho-constriction and allergic reactions.

They can be safely taken together but as directed by the physician.

Hope that answers your query. Wishing you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar