I trialled metoprolol for migraine — the side effects left me too scared to go to bed

I’ve had an interesting relationship with beta-blockers.

Some years ago I trialled metoprolol for migraine prevention.

During the day I was transported into a profound sense of calm and wellbeing, like nothing I had ever experienced before.

It felt like I had somehow attained the inner peace of a Buddhist monk who has been chanting and meditating his entire life.