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What Causes Muscle Weakness While On Metoprolol Succinate?

I am presently taking Metoprolol Succinate (Oral) 50 mg with Losartan-Hydrocholothiazide(100-12.5 Mgs (Oral) and Lansoproprazole 15mg (Delayed Release)Oral and I fee shoulder muscle weakness and tenderness and barely impossible to lift my arms and shoulders Everyday. What should I do at this point in question and I look forward to hearing from you soon Doctor ?
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Hello,

The muscle weakness that you are feeling can be related to dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance caused by the diuretic. Taking magnesium supplements can help.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Causes Muscle Weakness While On Metoprolol Succinate?

Hello, The muscle weakness that you are feeling can be related to dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance caused by the diuretic. Taking magnesium supplements can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon