Pain

[pww65]

I have had increased blood pressure and heart rate over the last several months and my doctor put me on Toprol XL 25mg.  Now I am having severe pain in my right knee which goes down into my ankle causing sharp pain.  Could this problem be caused by the medication I am taking for my BP?  I am taking the generic form, Metoprolol ER.  Thank you.

[ChatterAlly]

I have PAD as well as CAD and I have leg cramps in the calves quite often.  I also take Lopressor for my blood pressure and heart ryhthm, but think my cramps are from the blockages.

[kenkeith]

There is evidence Toprol CAN cause leg cramps. Also,  low potassium is murder on your legs, they hurt, they cramp,etc. so I think I'd check that first.

Hope this helps and thanks for the question.  Take care.