TOPROL XL Reviews (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE)Average Rating: 2.5 (823 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare TOPROL XL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR TOPROL XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | HCM | Low heart rate, sleepiness, lower body heat, enhanced cardio endurance during exercise. | When i first began I experienced several side effect that went away. I experienced cold hands and feet, very low heat rate and BP, and blurred vision. After months of taking sleepiness is by far the biggest problem. I have occasional blurred vision. One side effect that has been great is my cardio endurance during workouts has improved drastically. With the heart rate kept down I don't fatigue as easily and can swim greater distances than I have in 15 years. Nice to workout and not tire so easily as was the problem prior to taking the medication. This could very well reflect my fitness level and the fact that my heart is no longer under duress. | M | 49 | 10 months 100 MG 1X day | 12/14/2013 | 3 | PVC | gained 15 pounds in three months, hair loss | Insurance switch me from Totorol, does not work for PVC, lowered my blood presure, try half of the pill does not work, feel week, shortnes of breath, I have to switch to natural medicine. | M | 49 | 10 months | 2/9/2008 | 3 | High Blood Pressure | Bad dreams, thinnig hair, in a fog, quick temper, no energy | Taking 100mg a day. BP was 148/98. Still above 130 at times, I take 50mg in the am and another 50mg in the pm. Started cutting back to only 50mg in the am. Trying to get off this "Crap"! | M | 49 | 1 years | 5/29/2008 | 3 | Hypertension | Forgetfulness;lack of mental clarity;fatigue | It has brought down my B/P but my thinking is so foggy. Forget everything.Also,dull headache. Wonder if its worth it! | F | 49 | 6 months | 11/18/2004 | 3 | High blood pressure and rapid heart | Too soon to tell if it's even working | After an anxiety attack landed me in the hospital I was put on 50 mg of Toprol/day (was and still am taking 25mg HTCZ/day). I take both first thing in the morning. Haven't really noticed anything except a ringing in my head. Had not monitored my levels until after I was put on this so it's hard to judge. But yesterday I had another episode where my heart rate ran between 90-125 for nearly 12 hours (BP was not too bad). Plan on calling the doc tomorrow but is there a best time of day to take this? And is it likely I need a higher dose? | M | 49 | 27 days | 3/6/2006 | 3 | hypertension | tingling sensation in feet, fatigue in afternoon, weight gain (20lb) | Have taken between 100 and 150mg for 18 months, cholesterol and triglycerides have spiked significantly, am trying to control these with diet/exercise. This drug works for me, but the side effects are a medium nuisance. I take afternoon naps (which I enjoy) and the BP is good. All in all, I'd rather not be taking toprol, and am trying to kick up the exercise a bunch to get the weight down. No doubt, physical conditioning and diet are the best bet for a variety of reasons, but this drug is tolerable. I walk three miles per day in less than an hour, lift free weights 20 minutes per day, and play competitive table tennis twice a week for about three hours. Should not be gaining weight. | M | 49 | 18 months | 1/13/2006 | 3 | Hypertension | I am the wife and am concerned as my husband simply can't keep an erection anymore. I feel like we will never have a sex life again but I am glad his BP is lower and in the safe range. What can we do? | So far it has worked, after 1 year husband is down to best BP since high school, it had been up inthe dangerous range and now is normal. | M | 49 | 12 months | 7/5/2006 | 3 | high blood pressure | Wow. I had no idea before reading these ratings that so many of the things I contend with daily could be a result of ToprolXL. I never had the info that comes with the Rx b/c my doctor gives me samples. I've been taking it now for about 9 mos. Brings the pressure down? Absolutely. Causes side effects? In my case, yes, too many. Surprisingly, my doctor didn't catch them. I told him about the "rattle" or quivering feeling... the depression...even the lack of concentration. He associated these to other life changes I'm experiencing. I did too until now, reading these mirrored side effects! | F | 49 | 9 months | 8/17/2006 | 3 | tachycardia..severe 4 ER visit | BP STILL HIGH 140/90, HOWEVER, NO TACHY. ALSO NICE SIDE EFFECT OF LOWERED ANXIETY. I LIKE MY VIVID DREAMS I EXPERIENCE AS A SIDE EFFECT, AS A CHILD OF THE 70'S.BUT NEED TO CONTROL THE BP BETTER; BACK TO THE DR. | F | 49 | 4 days | 2/10/2006 | 2 | Heart Attack | Depression. Fatigue. My eyes feel swollen. I have a horrible rash. | I thought I was losing my mind until I came onto this site. My doctor just put me on this because Coreg has been temporarily discontinued. Thanks to all of you for your comments. It has helped me tremendously. | F | 49 | 7 days | 2/15/2006 | 2 | Post heart attack | Reduced libido and erection problems, even at the lowest dose of 12.5 mg per day. May also have contributed to insomnia. | May be good for lowering blood pressure, mine was never high to begin with, but I certainly did not like the side affects. | M | 49 | 3.5 years | 10/23/2006 | 2 | High Blood Pressure | I've had a bad headache since I started this medicine | F | 49 | 3 days | 4/13/2006 | 2 | Hypertension, | Taken in addition to Norvasc, BP was checked, but ED began almost immediately after never having experienced previously. Headache much like caffene withdrawls if dosage is missed. | I was prescribed this by cardiologist who changes prescriptions as often as a pharmaceutical salesman calls on him! There has to be a better way of determining what meds are right for you. | M | 49 | 18 months | 7/16/2006 | 2 | HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | DIZZINESS, CLOGGED EARS, EXTREME TIREDNESS, GAS. I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS FOR ABOUT 9 MONTHS, THE FIRST WEEK A BLACKED OUT TWICE, i FELT BETTER WITH THE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | F | 49 | 9 months | 6/19/2007 | 2 | PVC's occuring in patterns | Very, very, very short of breath with very minimal exertion. Strong heartbeat in my neck. Blurred vision. Fatigue | I am in the process of changing cardiologists to get a second opinion. Scheduled for event moinitor (again). Holters don't seem to catch all the arrhythmias. | F | 49 | 3 months | 1/18/2009 | 1 | h.b.p problems | Everything under the Sun! I now after 4years being on this crap drug!I found out that it causes more side effects in the Heat! and Direct Sun Light! as well I have problem where the Xl seems to work kind of backwords on me?my b.p goes down in a.m when I take it, stays pretty normal levels -however in the p.m round 2 to 3 pm every single day! the past month I get tired and dizzy and confused and feel faint! took my b.p and OMG! it was to low was at 121-72 for me thats too low as my normal readings are at 128 to 136 over 87 to 94 on this drug! is it the heat ? or what? | I haave cutt down to 100mg toprol xl now.. hopeing this will stop and my body can go back to normal feeling - however since this happend,I am now working to get off the medication slow and wont go back on it! due to its side effects and problems I have on this stuff. Im in a Hmo that really isnt working for me! and Doctors are all like used car salesmen! or worse ! im in my 50s and young female doctor I saw , told me take your pills and you will stay alive for a few more years! like im somekind of old fart dieing away. they dont care anymore! and I dont think have the proper training or skills! as well iv never seen a doctor from the u.s.a. as yet ! all are imported from some other country and cant speak clear english! what is going on here !! | F | 49 | 4 years | 9/8/2007 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | I would not want anyone that I know to take Toprol XL! I started on this medicine after my mother passed away. I began feeling exhausted, could not sleep, I had dry eyes, joint pain,rapid weight gain, low blood pressure, dizziness, ringing in my ears, swelling in my legs, ice cold feeling in my legs, carpaltunnelsyndrome, pin point red rash, hair loss, short of breath, heart palpitations, excessive gas, confusion, sweating, side pain, hoarsness, sore throat. I discontinued this medicine 3 months ago I have just now been able to sleep 6 hours at a time. My legs still swell and I have not lost any of the weight. | How long does this medicine take to completely get out of your system??? | M | 49 | 12 months | 11/10/2009 | 1 | BP was okay after heart attack | Cardiologist said it would make my heart work less. About every three months I would end up with bouts of low blood pressure which felt like heart attacks. No blockage was found, but went through numerous cardiac caths which cost a bundle. After awhile, I wouldn't even go into the hospital because I was going broke. The time it reoccurred in the ER, the last thing I remember before passing out is the nurse saying "BP is 50 over 30 and dropping". | The cardiologist told me repeatedly over 4 years that Toprol could not cause these symptoms, but I weaned myself off of it 18 months ago and haven't had a recurrence yet. That was from a 25 mg dosage, so I can't imagine what a stronger one would have done to me. | M | 49 | 4.5 years | 12/18/2009 | 1 | high blood pressure | tired all the time, no libido at all, depressed, bright light hurts my eyes, muscle aches all the time.... | I am coming off this medicine slowly and will not be taking it anymore. | M | 49 | 3 years | 11/11/2004 | 5 | Hyperthyroid-induced racing heart. | Never really experienced any side effects. Been on it three months at 100 milligrams, now down to 50. I'm now beginning to taper down even more as my thryoid hormones reduce. It really did the trick in reducing my heart rate and heart pounding that was caused by my overactive thyroid. | F | 48 | 90 days | 8/31/2006 |