BP Meds & Ringing In Ears

[Rush20]

My cardio has me on a combination of Altace and Toprol XL to help me reduce my 140/90 BP hypertension. Ever since I started this combination, I've noticed a ringing in my ears. Enough where I no longer hear my mechanical valve click like I used to.

The Toprol XL information pamphlet indicates that this is a side effect that I should notify my doctor of. I plan to do that, however anyone know the medical reason why this happens?

Thanks!

 

[PJmomrunner]

Allen, I don't know the answer to your question, but I once experienced constant ringing in my ears and I had been taking Pepto Bismal pretty continuously for 24 hours. On the bottle it said to call the doctor if one experienced ringing in the ears. I was on vacation at the time so I called the pharmacist instead and was told, "stop taking it, it's a sign of an overdose." Of course, I stopped and the ringing did too. I don't mean to suggest you are overdosing, but calling a pharmacist may yield speedy info. You can always follow up with your doctor in the morning.

 

[Bina]

I'm taking metoprolol 75 mg daily to control heart rate....I get horrible ringing in my ears but only when I lie down. (pressure change?) I do sleep okay, so I guess it diminishes when I fall asleep.

 

[Superbob]

I take metroprolol, a 25 mg twice a day, and have pretty loud ringing in the ears. Every time I've mentioned it to various doctors, I get a big shrug of the shoulders, and suggestions maybe caffeine or old age (thanks a bunch!) are causing it. I plan to take this up with my new GP and my cardio the first week of May.