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 | blood pressure | abdomminal pain | M | 50 | 14 days | 3/23/2005 | 5 | left bundle branch block | Slight sense of drowsiness at first, but this dissipated after a week or so. Some weight gain - 5 - 10 pounds - over a couple of months. Other than that, nothing at all. Plus side, feel less anxious generally - more relaxed - calmer. My BP is good. | Frankly, I love this medicine! I was having frequent chest pains and arrhythmias - my heart chambers do not pump synchronously and there is a lack of oxygenation. My doctor started me on 25mg but it wasn't quite doing it for me, so he upped the dosage to 50mg and that pretty much takes care of it. When I drink too much coffee or drink coffee too late in the day, or when I am under extreme physical or emotional stress, I have felt some mild chest pain again but these are incidents I can control better myself. If anything, adding another 25mg may be necessary at some point. But I wouldn't dare be without Toprol now. It's a lifesaver! | M | 46 | 6 days | 3/9/2005 | 4 | high blood pressure | none | lowered my heart rate considerably to where it used to be before high blood pressure was diagnosed. BP lowering effect appears to be mild but definitely gave me more energy. | M | 53 | 3 years | 3/6/2005 | 1 | Heart attack | Every one listed in the brochures ... confusion, cold extermities, blurred vision, libido inhibition, low blood pressure, etc. My doctor agreed to let me stop taking the medication after 2.5 months. | I would not recommend it to heart attack patients who are taking their other meds, exercising, and eating a low fat diet. | M | 54 | 25 months | 3/6/2005 | 1 | LVH, PVC's | Insomnia, nightmares, ringing in the ears, fatigue, shortness of breath, stronger and more frequent pvc's, cough, rash. | I am hoping to get off this drug ASAP. I have an appointment with a new cardiologist next week. I understand that I should not stop abruptly. Current doctor referred me to an allergist when I complained of side effects (rash, etc.)...but all listed effects began with my start of this drug and I believe they are related to the drug. | F | 58 | 3 months | 2/27/2005 | 1 | hypertension | Didn't lower BP, heart rate down to 40 part of the time, 1 night Dr.wanted me to take 3 of 50 mg.,when my heart rate was only around 50,I decided to just take 2-good thing,read additional comments. | In ER by ambulance 9/11/04-BP at 229/129,they gave me 3 injections liquid TXL in IV,stopped 1/2 way during 3rd inj.Even been to Mayo Clinic-had info.from Internet re: secondary causes hypertension,Drs.refused to viewthem & sleep apnea listed as 1 cause secondary hypertension.On TXL 9/12/04thru 2/2/05 when,it appears,Dr. got edgy-did oximeter test and my night oxy.level was at 81,(90 normal,heart damage & BP up otherwise)sleep lab showed 84,no apnea,BUTdiagnosis (low oxy- | F | 68 | 144 days | 2/26/2005 | 1 | hypertension | Irrational thoughts,irritable,deep sleep daytime,feelings of no hope,became extremely sensitive,defensive and self-centered,when my Dr.did oximeter test,was 81-normal is 90+,warning on Rx | A WARNING!!!-Read below 1st,then as follows:Tenormin (BB)caused awakening-nightmares/re:drowning,couldn't get breath-told Drs.so prescr.TXL caused severe damage.Sleep lab eval.discovered | F | 68 | 144 days | 2/26/2005 | 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 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Weight gain | I was put on Toprol XL after 1 HBP reading 154/90 and being hospitalized for 2 days. Also put on Zocor, 1 81 mg. aspirin and Paxil for anxiety/heart palipitations. I am not really sure I needed this medication, but my blood pressure came down to normal, however, I am unsure if it would've been fine on it's own. I have gained weight since being on this medication, easily 10 lbs or more. I recently saw an allergist for respiratory problems and he suggested I come off the Toprol XL due to it being a beta blocker and recommended I try something else. I asked my cardiologist about it and he said it would be ok to just stop the Toprol XL but to monitor my BP. It has been only two days and I have had severe migraines since. Unable to control them. I used to suffer from them, but don't recall having one since being on the Toprol XL. Now I realize how much I hated them. I wonder if stopping the Toprol could have a direct effect on the recurrence of migraines. Does anyone know about this? | F | 42 | 6 months | 2/25/2005 | 1 | Heart Failire, Tacky,Arrith | Difficulty breathing,muscle soreness,depression,bad rashes etc. and I'm only on 12.5mg. At 18.75mg I was going nuts and the Cardio thought I was not trying. It's not worth it. I never had high BP until I was loaded with drugs.I also take Altace,Pacerone which is scary, and lasix. Before Toprol was Coreg. which is as bad as Toprol | Does anyone know if Toprol has been proven effective for Heart failure or anything. | M | 69 | 5 days | 2/24/2005 | 1 | Heart Failire, Tacky,Arrith | Difficulty breathing,muscle soreness,depression,bad rashes etc. and I'm only on 12.5mg. At 18.75mg I was going nuts and the Cardio thought I was not trying. It's not worth it. I never had high BP until I was loaded with drugs.I also take Altace,Pacerone which is scary, and lasix. Before Toprol was Coreg. which is as bad as Toprol | Does anyone know if Toprol has been proven effective for Heart failure or anything. | M | 69 | 5 days | 2/24/2005 | 1 | Heart Failire, Tacky,Arrith | Difficulty breathing,muscle soreness,depression,bad rashes etc. and I'm only on 12.5mg. At 18.75mg I was going nuts and the Cardio thought I was not trying. It's not worth it. I never had high BP until I was loaded with drugs.I also take Altace,Pacerone which is scary, and lasix. Before Toprol was Coreg. which is as bad as Toprol | Does anyone know if Toprol has been proven effective for Heart failure or anything. | M | 69 | 5 days | 2/24/2005 | 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 | 2 | arrhythmia/irregular heartbeat | more frequent irregular heartbeats especially when sitting watching TV or lying down, palpitations, anxiety/near panic attack, sensation of heart pounding, strong pulse | I know that this drug helps many people with high blood pressure and angina, otherwise I would recommend against taking it | F | 47 | 7 days | 2/22/2005 | 5 | Tachycardia | None | I have been taking TXL for the past 60 days. It has lowered my heart beat from 85-110 to a range of 67-80. My BP is normal. TXL is the only medication I take. It has very much calmed me down since Tachycardia immerged after two weeks in opiates detox from a leading migraine medication, Phrenellin with Codeine. | M | 60 days | 2/21/2005 | 2 | blood pressure, rapid heart rate | This is my second entry. The last entry I was still taking the drug. I had experienced hair loss after a month or so, but the nightmares, the sleepiness was very bothersome. The loss of libido, the hairloss, all vanished after about two weeks without taking it. I returned to using clonidine, which helps hot flashes. | My husband and I both gained weight and were unable to lose weight during the time we were taking it. I was disappointed that the drug had so many side effects when it does such a great job on the BP. | F | 54 | 2 months | 2/20/2005 | 2 | Anxiety | First week was okay, but then started feeling tired, had insomnia problems, and my anxiety got worst. | M | 35 | 12 days | 2/16/2005 | 4 | hypertension | I'm on 100mg and Diovan HCT 160/25mg. This combination works fine, but I cannot miss a dose. If I do, I experience pain in my legs, chest pain and shortness of breath. | M | 30 | 8 months | 2/13/2005 | 2 | HBP | Nausea, dizziness, headaches, lack of mental sharpness, memory loss, vision problems | The headaches and the fogginess are the worst part of taking this drug. Every Dr. that I have been to has only sung praises to this drug, but it makes me feel horrible. I need to find a Dr. who will give me another drug. | F | 37 | 1.5 years | 2/8/2005 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Been on this med over a year. Blood Pressure has dropped down from 148/90 to 130/78 - but pulse rate remains high 90-100 beats . . . get winded easily- but also don't exercise and have a sedentary job . . so that is more likely the cause. Don't have any problem with erections either with viagra or without . . and no mind problems - although just recently have experienced some restlessness sleeping. | M | 60 | 400 days | 2/7/2005 |