Metoprolol Causing Body Odor

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Can taking the blood pressure medicine metoprolol cause body odor?

Answer

While not a common side effect, there have been reports of metoprolol causing certain adverse reactions that can contribute to excess body odor. Metoprolol, and beta blockers in generally, can certainly cause excessive sweating and heat intolerance. These side effects tend to also occur upon discontinuation of metoprolol as well and are well known withdrawal reactions of beta blockers.