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 |
| 1 | PVC | CANT SLEEP FOGGY SLOWLY FACING DOOM CRYING (REALLY)DETACHED ANXIOUS LIVE WITH PVC JUST BAD MEDICINE IF YOU WANT A LIFE GET OFF THIS MEDICINE!!!!!!!!!! | IVE BEEN ON IT FOR 9 DAYS AND IM DONE IT WILL STEAL YOUR LIFE I HOPE YOU READ THIS BEFORE YOU START TAKING IT ITS NOT A YOUNG 80 OR YOUNGER FIND SOMTHING ELSE. | M | 41 | 9 days | 3/17/2009 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Weight gain, major depression, feeling like I didn't want to leave my house, no energy, anxiety | This is the worst medication I have ever taken and I will never take a beta blocker again. I was on 25mg for about 2 and a half months. I made my doctor wean me off of it. I went from 25mg to 12.5mg for a week then half of that for a week. I have been off of them completely for a week and still having extreme anxiety and some depression. Does anyone know how long it takes to completely get out of your system? Thanks, Kim | F | 41 | 2 months | 9/8/2008 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Weight gain of 20 lbs. with no change in lifestyle, puffy all over, waking up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep, labored breahing during any physical exertion. | I have been taking this med for approx 4 years. I am DONE with it!! I thought it was just me feeling so crappy. I was happier and healthier before taking this drug. I will find an alternative method for treating my HBP. | F | 41 | 4 years | 4/6/2009 | 1 | Hypertension | Weight gain, stomach aches, extreme bloating, dry mouth, drying up of cervical mucus, hormone inbalance (lack of menses), irritibility, fatigue, nausea | Ive been on this for almost 2 months and I have experienced nothing but effects, and my blood pressure has not been substantially lowered. | F | 41 | 60 days | 3/8/2002 | 1 | Hypertension, fast heartbeat | (Major)Dizziness, shortness of breath, anxiety attacks | It worked ok for two years to control heartrate, recently been suffering dizzy spells and shortness of breath walking on level surfaces and 1 flight of stares. Cut dosage in half and took twice a day and now suffer debilitating panic attacks. Now on antidepressents till doc figures out what to do... | M | 41 | 2 years | 7/15/2004 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Extreme fatigued, difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, weight gain | This pill was horrible for me. My doctor prescribed it for high blood pressure. I took his advice and took the pill once a day. I began experiencing bad side effects right away, but thought the doctor knew best and continued with the medication. During the second week I was having such difficulty breathing. I was tired all of the time and would fall asleep in the middle of the afternoon for hours at length and would wake up with cold sweats. (I'm not a napper.) I gained 5 pounds which I've been the same weight for ten years and eat healthy. The scariest part was the day that I YAWNED over 100 times uncontrollablly -- as if it was my bodies only way to get oxygen in my lungs. I have been off it now for two days and the side effects are slowly going away. I'd NEVER take this pill again. Horrible, horrible side effects. | F | 41 | 3 weeks 50 mg 1X day | 10/15/2010 | 1 | Hypertension | Lightheadness, dizziness, very agitated, jittery, sleep problems (very sleepy during the day but can't stay asleep at night), feel disconnected, can't put together a complete sentence without one or two words being wrong | I'm taking 50mg once a day (right before dinner). I hate this drug. The side effects are terrible. I'll be seeing my internist tomorrow with hopes of finding another medication. I'll NEVER take this again. Now, I must say that may work great for others so I won't totally comdemn it, but it's just NOT for me. I'm still trying to figure out why my internist prescribed it in the first place...I don't have heart issues or migraines. I'm sure there's other things I can take for hypertension w/ less side effects. | F | 41 | 14 weeks | 8/1/2006 | 5 | tachycardia | The side effects were minimal. I feel a little tired an hour after taking it, but it doesn't last more then a half an hour. I had some really cool dreams the first month or so, but they have stopped. | This medication has done wonders for me. I've been to the hospital several times with rapid heart beat in the 140's, (tachycardia) only to be given ativan and sent home. The rapid heartbeat would always return. My Dr. finally tried Toprol XL 25 mg. and it has seemed to cure me. My heart rate now, is usually in the low 80's. It is true that this medication has to be taken everyday and my heart does remind me to take it, by beating slightly faster. (90-100) I resisted this medication when first told to take it, because the idea of a beta blocker caused me some concern, but after doing some research and talking to my Dr., I realized this medication is very safe. My father-in-law has been taking it for quite some time and he's 90 years old and doing really well. In my opinion, this medication can add years to your life, by reducing symptoms that could otherwise turn out to be serious or life threatening. People are different, but this medication has done wonders for me. | F | 40 | 2 times | 2/25/2005 | 5 | irregular heartbeat/murmur | First day - metal taste in mouth, very dry mouth, felt like everything was in slow motion (underwater). After that first day I have had zero side effects. | Toprol has worked great to stop the 'fluttering' I had from my irregular heartbeat. My pulse does not pound anymore either. I am very concerned about the potential for weight gain & I'm trying to ward that off from the beginning. My doctor prescribed Xanax for me 'as needed' to be taken with Toprol & that concerns me because the Toprol calms me down alone. (I'd be in a walking coma if I took both!) | F | 40 | 4 days | 5/23/2005 | 4 | High BP | Slightly dizzy, "disconnected" feeling. Sometimes "struggle for words" when speaking. (Not really "memory loss". More like "brain fart.") | Had BP of 140/100. Now well-controlled. Lowered heart rate from 90 to 70. Take 75mg 1x/day. Also taking small dose of Paxil for PVCs and panic attacks. The combination works well. Side effects are a bit annoying, but MUCH better than I was before. Very good stuff. Buy a cheap electronic BP cuff and keep track! You may need to adjust the doseage from time to time. | M | 40 | 3 years | 11/16/2005 | 3 | Mitral Valve Prolapse | For 12 years I did not experience any side affect while on this medication. | About 13 years ago i was experiencing shortness of breath, palpitations, fluttering and pain in my chest and arm. My cardiologist diagnosed me with Mitral Valve Prolapse so i've been on Toprol XL ever since. I was taking 50 mg and then it was reduced to 25 mg about 2 years ago because of my weight lose. For about 3 weeks now i have been experiencing anxiety, shortness of breath and panic attacks. I stopped the Toprol for about 4 days and i seemed better but began taking it once again for fear of withdrawal symptoms. Now i'm back on it regularly and i'm extremely anxious and i just want to run and scream. I feel like i'm going to lose my mind and i believe it's due to the toprol xl. I will make an appointment to see my cardiologist and have him wean me off the toprol asap. I would prefer to deal with the symptoms of the mitral valve prolapse then deal with this terrible anxiety. Wish me luck and good luck to all that are experiencing awful symptoms. | F | 40 | 12 years 25 MG 1X day | 2/18/2010 | 3 | Thyroid caused rapid heart beat | Tired , extreme inability to lose weight , foggy feeling , cold feet | I went on 50 mg about 7 years ago because over active thyroid caused rapid heart beat. Once i got on thyroid medicine I gained weight but i was able to lose the extra weight with diet and exercise. 2 years ago sever anemia landed me in the hsopital . some dr upped my dosageto 100mg . for the last 2 years I have been to dr after dr looking fo a reason formy inability to lose weight. I have been to nutritionists spend thousands on trainers . could not lose a pound. all types of test were done and no dr at anytime mentioned that the toprol may be a problem . I myself didnt think it was a problem since i previously lost weight but apparently the change in dosage tipped me over from being able to lose weight to not being able to lose weight. also suffered from foggyness , inability to sleep through the night, weird dreams , extremely cold feet | F | 40 | 7 years 100 MG 1X day | 9/15/2010 | 3 | To reduce / control PVCs | I was doing fine for 7 or so months taking 1/2 of a 25 mg Toprol-XL tablet. I was living in Australia, and I received the name brand version by AstraZeneca. Then, once I moved back to the United States, my doctor continued my prescription, but I got the generic version. After being on the generic version for a few weeks, I would get terrible anxiety attacks and a rapid heartbeat. I think there is possibly a quality issue with the generic form. Wondering if anyone else gets these "attacks" where you feel like you're going crazy, want to jump out of your skin, and your heart beats VERY fast. This goes on for 1 to 2 hours. | M | 40 | 1 years 12.5 1X day | 10/29/2010 | 3 | hypertnsion | I didn't notice anything. I have, however, stopped taking Toprol because my doctor doesn't believe it has lowered my bp quite low enough.157/103 down to 137/87. Started at 25 mg and gradually increased until 100 mg. | I think quite many of you might be hypercondiacs. But I will watch to see if anything results from stopping usage. | M | 40 | 60 days | 4/27/2007 | 3 | hypertnsion | I didn't notice anything. I have, however, stopped taking Toprol because my doctor doesn't believe it has lowered my bp quite low enough.157/103 down to 137/87. | I think quite many of you might be hypercondiacs. But I will watch to see if anything results from stopping usage. | M | 40 | 60 days | 4/27/2007 | 3 | PVC's | Very disconnected, no ambition, very draggy, tired, lack of energy, anger, memory-loss, not wanting to socialize. | I have taken toprol for about 8 years now. Started at 25 and now am up to 150. Over the last 2 years I have noticed changes in my memory, my socialization, my anger and I thought it was more hormonal. I was nearing 40 2 years ago and thought that maybe that was it. I never thought of Toprol. Then in researching some I found out more info on Toprol and everything that i was feeling was associated to it. It all made sense. When I found this website I felt relieved that I was not going crazy. It made the last year and a half easier to swallow. I am a social person and felt that I have been forcing myself. My anger issues were a huge concern for me because that anger was never how I acted. I'm trying to get myself off of Toprol now and working on a few issues with sleep apnea. Although I take Toprol my PVC's through the last 8 years have gotten progressively worse and they break through even with Toprol. But they may have to do with a sleeping disorder. I'm trying to figure thi | F | 40 | 8 years | 1/22/2007 | 3 | blood pressure and stress | dryness | M | 40 | 2 days | 11/17/2004 | 3 | Hypertension | Initially no side effects. In week 4 now and started having diahrrea soon after I take a dose. I'm only on 25mgs a day. I always request lowest dose possible. Hoping it passes. The other med made me cough nonstop (ALTACE) so switched to this | I have sudden onset of high blood pressure. Was running 180/110. Came out of nowhere. After 4 weeks I'm in the 140/90 range so it's starting to work. Hoping the bad case of the diahhrea ends. I take at night now. Can't take it in the morning or day hours or I can't leave the house. Always in the bathroom. Been using small dose of Imodium to help offset | F | 40 | 1 months 25mgs | 6/3/2016 | 2 | slightly high blood pressure | Always had slight anxiety problems, but the anxiety issues have changed from being a rare event to daily problems. Also have cold hands, and notice slight loss of sensation in fingers and side of face. | M | 40 | 2 years | 3/10/2008 | 2 | High Blood Pressure | brain fog! confusion, short term memory loss, tingling hands, feet, cold feet and hands, tend to stare off into space all the time..out of it feeling! | After being on this drug 2 months I am weaning off. I was on 50mg originally..am down to 25mg and and goign to cut down to 12.5mg. I noticed the brain fog increased when I cut down from 50mg to 25mg. | M | 40 | 2 months | 8/3/2007 |