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 |
| 3 | Neurocardiogenic Syncope | Constant urination insomina feeling really out of it. | F | 18 | 2 weeks | 5/10/2005 | 3 | PVC's and Palpitations | I am so glad to have found this web site. Was wondering what was going on with my body. I had my first anxiety attack last week and now believe it was the medication. I have also put on 10lbs. even though I work out four times a week. Also experiencing muscle pain and burning. | Did notice less palpitations but it is not worth the side effects. I was only on 25mg at night but I have cut them in half so that I can wean myself. I can live with the PVC's and palpitations! | F | 44 | 3 months | 5/2/2005 | 3 | bp and pvc's | I THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY SIDE AFFECTS,BUT THE PANIC ATTACKS MAY HAVE COME FROM THE DRUG SO NOW I'M ON ZOLOFT. | AT FIRST IT WORKED REALLY WELL BUT TOWARDS THE END OF THE USE THE PVC'S WERE WORSE. I TOOK 25MG FOR OVER A YEAR, NOW THE DOCTOR TOOK ME OFF AND PUT ME ON A CHANNEL BLOCKER FOR MY BP. | F | 30 | 1 years | 4/22/2005 | 3 | High Blood Pressure | Definitely weight gain-15 lbs in 3 months and rising unless I take two daily walks, work out at the gym and run a marathon. It's like what others are saying on this site....the weight stays and will not go away! the other side effect that I notice and it probably why I'm so tired all the time is because of my constant runs to the bathroom to urinate....most times it's 2-3 times per night while I wake up from a deep sleep! I feel sluggish, lethargic and am smiling less each day because I think I'm depressed now too. | My high blood pressure is still high and I'm on 50mg once at bedtime. My doctor is talking about a diuretic now but I won't take another medicine that is a result of a side effect from another. I'm at the point of seriously discussing either changing the medicine or weaning me off the present medicine. I've never been on prescription medicine in my life until now. | F | 44 | 9 months | 4/20/2005 | 3 | high blood pressure | weight gain of approximately 15 pounds and pulse rate of 55 | How do I get off of this medication? | F | 46 | 9 months | 4/15/2005 | 3 | hypertension | Cold hands and feet, constant fatigue, excessive weight gain, swelling in extremities, chronic constipation. When dosage was increased from 100mg to 150mg per day experienced loud ringing in ears. | F | 56 | 2 years | 4/13/2005 | 3 | Severe hypertension | No side effects so far. (General anxiety over the BP numbers, however) | Has not lowered BP as I expected. BP average after 2 days is 200/110! Taking 50mg of TLX with 80mg Diovan. Pulse is good, 73-88 range. Any experience in how long it might be before seeing numbers change or experiencing side effects? I'm going to follow-up with Dr. after another 5 days and see if perhaps dosage should be increased. I see some folks are taking much higher doses. Overall good health, work out, eat healthy. Just can't lick this BP issue! Any commments most welcome. Good luck all. | F | 45 | 2 days | 4/3/2005 | 3 | blood pressure | abdomminal pain | M | 50 | 14 days | 3/23/2005 | 3 | hypertensive--high blood pressure | at first it helped my panic attacks, high blood pressure and tensions, now, a year later I am experiencing lethargy and lack of motivation. Plus, I am extremely tired and worried about the long-term effects of this medication after reading through these comments. I am also experiencing low pulse rate, some 40s, 50s. My blood pressure is normal when I am away from my very stressful work environment. At work it runs 130s 140s over high 80s. It was higher before toprol. I have started taking 30mg CoQ10 for the past few days..hours away from my toprol dose (I understand you should not take them close together) and that has helped my mood and energy somewhat. I need to add more vitamins and supplements to my regime. Currently I take 50mg toprol daily (at night) | I am hoping that by adding more natural supplementation, I will be able to control the bp and get off of Toprol. It seems like the long term effects are damaging. I have just recently started a heavy duty exercise program in hopes of a natural cure. Good luck to all. | F | 53 | 15 months | 2/23/2005 | 3 | tachycardia, premature beats | This is my fourth day taking the medication and I have taken naps of at least 2 hours each day for the last three days. An hour after taking it I am almost too tired to walk. I tried playing tennis with a friend yesterday, I was barely exerting myself and I had to stop playing because I felt dizzy and my pulse wasn't getting fast enough. I don't have high blood pressure and I am scared it is going to drop too low. I've been checking it regularly and right now it's at about 105/57. It's helping my heart rate to decrease but I am concerned that this medication is not for me. | I am just worried that when I stop the medication the palpitations and rapid heart rate are going to come back worse than they were before. | F | 22 | 4 days | 2/6/2005 | 3 | Heart Attack in Nov. 2003 | After my heart attack in 2003 (which was caused by a 50mg. Imitrex for migraines), my cardiologist put me on 150mg Toprol XL. Now I am on 100 mg. since they also put me on a channel blocker (verapamil 120mg) along with pravachol 80mg and zetia 10mg. The toprol is a beta blocker and causes tiredness, no libido, some memory loss, weight gain and HAIR LOSS. The hair loss is terrible for men, but try being a woman. Doctor is aware of all these side effects but insists I take the 100 mg. It is slowing my heartrate down to where it should be. He refuses to take me off or even lower the dosage. I also take an 81 mg. adult strength aspirin per day. Had many other reactions to other meds. These seem to be tolerated other than the side effects above. No rashes, no swelling, no heart pain, etc. | Everyone is different and should consult their physician on all side effects. I exercise 4x a week to simply maintain my weight since this drug can pack it on. OH....BEWARE OF IMITREX TOO. i never smoked, normal weight, controlled BP...but still had a heart attack at 55 after a 50 mg. Imitrex. | F | 56 | 14 months | 1/9/2005 | 3 | blood pressure, rapid heartbeat | sleepiness, weight gain (10 lbs. so far), loss of libido immediately, nightsweats, exascerbated hot flashes, lower leg uneasiness, and loss of pep. | The drug did an excellent job of lowering my blood pressure and my heartrate while doing cardio was much improved. | F | 53 | 2 months | 11/28/2004 | 3 | high blood pressure | My blood pressure is lower using 200 mg per day, but at that level I am experiencing erectile dysfunction. 100 mg did not cause the same side effects and did not lower my bp. | M | 2 months | 11/22/2004 | 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 | blood pressure and stress | dryness | M | 40 | 2 days | 11/17/2004 | 3 | afib and high bp | I can' say for sure the Toprol has caused these but it sure seems it. I started having migraines and pressure on both sides of my head that is unbearable. I have had to go on a migraine medication and it is not helping. I also have lost my sense of taste. Addtitionally I feel like I am in a foghalf the time. My blood pressure is never consistent it has been staying down in 98/65 range ( on dose of 25/2x) but goes as high as 160 over 120. NO rhyme or reason to it. I too have gained weight and i have no patience with anyone. I teach so it is hard to do. | On 50x2 i was fainting so they cut it in half. It was then I lost my taste...maybe cutting the pills was ot a good idea??? | F | 52 | 5 months | 11/8/2004 | 3 | afib and high bp | I can' say for sure the Toprol has caused these but it sure seems it. I started having migraines and pressure on both sides of my head that is unbearable. I have had to go on a migraine medication and it is not helping. I also have lost my sense of taste. Addtitionally I feel like I am in a foghalf the time. My blood pressure is never consistent it has been staying down in 98/65 range ( on dose of 25/2x) but goes as high as 160 over 120. NO rhyme or reason to it. I too have gained weight and i have no patience with anyone. I teach so it is hard to do. | On 50x2 i was fainting so they cut it in half. It was then I lost my taste...maybe cutting the pills was ot a good idea??? | F | 52 | 5 months | 11/8/2004 | 3 | hb | chest tight slow heart rate not sure i need this stuff | M | 51 | | 11/2/2004 | 3 | hypertension | Early on, I just felt like I was in a fog. After having been on it for a year, I feel tired all the time, sleep terribly (waking up as tired as when I went down), forgetfulness, irritability, confusion and depression. | It did work at lowering my slightly elevated blood pressure, but I can't handle the side effects anymore. | M | 37 | 1 years | 10/6/2004 | 3 | PAC | not many...stomach discomfort | not bad | F | 22 | 3 months | 9/21/2004 |