Low blood sugar levels are a known problem in people taking
metoprolol and can cause serious or even life-threatening complications. Prevention is the best treatment. Therefore, anyone taking metoprolol should be aware that low blood sugar is a possibility; they should know the possible signs and symptoms and what to do if they occur. If you have
diabetes, your healthcare provider may also recommend that you check your blood sugar levels more frequently, especially when first starting metoprolol or changing the dosage.
If you develop any possible symptoms of low blood sugar on metoprolol, contact your healthcare provider immediately or seek emergency medical care and stop taking the medicine. If your healthcare provider believes that low blood sugar is causing your symptoms, he or she may recommend that you treat the problem immediately by eating or drinking something with sugar in it, such as orange juice, hard candy, a tablespoon of honey, or even a tablespoon of granulated sugar.
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