TOPROL XL Reviews (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE)

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TOPROL XL  (METOPROLOL SUCCINATE):  This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.   FDA Approval Date: 1992-01-10 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  High Blood Pressure No energy, No Sex I start taking Toprol whenever my blood pressure was 140/95 which happens about once or twice a year. I will take 50 mg tablets at night for about a week. I will then reduce the dose to 25 mg for a few days and then 12.5 for a day or two. No problems with the 1 week tapering. I don't know if on and off use is ok - my doctor hasn't gotten back to me on this one. Blood pressure is a funny thing and we never know when it's going to spike. You could go to the doctor every year and not know that you have high blood pressure. I went yesterday and my pressure was 103/80 however today it was elevated again. The secret is the following: Loose weight, exercise, don't smoke, and don't binge drink. With this plan, you hopefully will not need blood pressure meds. M 46 9 days
2/16/2009
 2  enlarged heart, mvp floating, out-of body-feeling, 24/7 dizziness, cold extremeties, chest pain, throat swollen on right side, laboured breathing, confusion For four years I was happily on metoptolol generic succinate (made by Sandoz, first 100mg, then two years ago reduced to 25mg). All fine until last November, when I was given a different metoprolol generic, made by Par. Sore, pulsating throat and palpitations started within 3 days, and ten days later came the dizziness and cold extremeties and breathing problems. Went to brand-name Toprol XL and then Lopressor, no relief. After 3 months of hell have stopped it now completely, ben off for three days. But the side effects are still there. Anyone know how long it takes for this drug to leave your system? M 4 years
2/13/2009
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 1  irregular heartbeat weight gain of 90 pounds over 5 years, numbness in toes, swelling of neck and face. I want to get off it after reading many similar experiences from other users. M 59 5 years
2/6/2009
 1  Palpitations Alot of weight gain (40 pounds in 5 years), joints ached, muscles ached, hands swelled, bloatedness, extreme fatigue, felt like I was dying a slow death I took Toprol (generic form) for 5 years because of palpitations or SVT. The first 2 years seemed ok but didn't realize I was having night hallucinations until my husband woke up during one of them and realized that my "stories" of what went on during the night were actually hallucinations. Told the doctor and didn't believe me but changed it to Toprol XL. That is when the real problems started. My joints started aching, muscles aching to the point I couldn't walk. My hands swelled up, etc. I gained 40 pounds which I've never had a weight issue before and I was told it was because I was getting older. For my aches and pains, I was told to take 800 mg Motrin because the aches and pains happen with age!! Mind you I was only 35 at the time of my first complaints. I finally came off of it 2 months ago and I've been fine (no palpitations) and getting back to my old self. This drug is toxic!!!!! F 39 5 years
2/3/2009
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 1  heart rate numbness of toes; weight weight gain is almost 100 pounds M 59
2/2/2009
 3  I have a stent for 10 yr. low limbido, tired, depression, ED, mood swings...sad. achy Plan to try get off my reduced dosage of 12.5 which was suggested by my newer cardiologist when he learned I was medicating the depression with alcohol. May try Nebivolol. Still have the problems, less the self medicating, may go back to lisinipril if nec. M 66 5 years
1/27/2009
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 3  previous heart attack i read in prevention magazine, that if you must get the generic, ask fo the pro-pharmacutical which is the exact version of the original toprol..side effects i have with generic ,lightheadness, extremely old hands and feet in winter (in the house !) M 60 3 years
1/23/2009
 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  high blood pressure in dr's office Exhaustion, loss of hair, dry mouth, joint pain, heavy legs, loss of ambition coupled with depression, low libido and other side effects too numerous to mention. Dr. did not believe my high blood pressure was "white coat" and scared me into this medication. After 3 years of this poison I finally bought a monitor, weaned myself off the Toprol ever so carefully over time and found that it was indeed "white coat" All side effects disappeared. I feel like myself again. F 54 3 years
1/16/2009
 4  palpitations, MVP none taking 50mg, when I forget it for only 1 day my palpitations are back but when I regularly take it it works like a charm. F 51 5 years
1/15/2009
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 1  SVT/Palpitations extreme fatigue, trouble breathing I had an ablation seven years ago for SVT and have been mostly symptom free since then. I was hospitalized for palpitations and erratic heart beat two weeks ago and after one day on a halter monitor was prescribed metoprolol 25mg. I have been beyond exhausted since taking it. Was initially told to take it in the mornings but could not make the 45 min. drive to work. I switched to taking it at night but no amount of sleep gets rid of my exhaustion. I feel clumsy, sleepy, and am very quick to tears which is very unusual for me. I'm trying to get another rx, but would honestly much rather have another ablation than continue feeling like a zombie. F 24 2 weeks
1/15/2009
 2  SVT's/ PVC's Very fatigued, feel like always in a fog, dry eyes, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, and very irritable. I would recommend discussing looking into all options before deciding on this med. I am going to insist when I see my EP doctor in the next couple of weeks to wean me off. I have not felt like myself since taking this drug. F 37 7 months
1/12/2009
 4  Chronic Hypertension Weight gain, slight swelling, slight change in bowel habits My blood pressure was consistently about 150/100 for the past 5 years, but wasn't diagnosed with HTN until April. Being on this medication originally prescribed at 25mg, did not lower enough and was still in the 140-130's/90's. MD added a diuretic which caused low potassium and made me urinate constantly so we discontinued it, and doubled the Toprol dose. My blood pressures are now around 135-125/85-75. I have gained about 10 lbs since starting this medication, although I am not sure if it is related to the med or not. I have noticed some swelling in my fingers when I remove my wedding ring, but none in my ankles. Make sure to always take this medication, and do not stop immediately; if you do you will experience rebound hypertension and high heart rate, even if you did not have these before. First time I missed a dose my BP went up to 210/100... also, when I switched from 2-25's to 1-50 mg, my BP actually went up for the first day. F 23 7 months
1/3/2009
 1  HBP Ringing in the ears, loss of sexual desire including ED, depression, nervousness, bad dreams at night, sleepyness in the daytime, and weight gain. Don't take this drug or it's generic Metoprolol. I was taking Toprol-XL for BP but my BP was still high. My Dr. kept adding other drugs trying to get the BP down. I was always tired and sleepy, then they did a glucose test and said I was diabetic all of a sudden. My triglicerides were up two areas I had never had problems with before. I was also getting headaches that I've had before. I stopped taking Toprol-XL and the generic and changed Dr. because that one swore by Toprol. I'm now taking Lisinopril it's cheaper does a better job and no side effects. It took several days for the ringing in the ear and the ED to go away but it did. M 63 6 years
1/2/2009
 5  HBP, and Mitral Valve Regurge None that are noticeable. Although, if on a rare occasion I miss a dose I experience 'rebound effects', mainly fast heart rate, and likely higher blood pressure. Go figure. I believe it has (and will) increase my life span. M 31 4 years
1/1/2009
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 1  Hyper tension Nightmares every night,totally tired, brain fog, very low heart rate, depression, feeling useless, loss of ambition. Told my cardio doc to stick this medicine rectally. Went to myGP who put me on Linsonpril. Works good, no cough YET. Have went on D.A.S.H. diet and feel like a million bucks. Will stay on this diet forever. Also quit Lipitor and voltaren under docs care and feel wonderful. Voltaren causes HBP over time. To me I think all drugs except in case of life or death SUCK! I eat right and exercise, BP is avg. 134/74.:)))))) M 63 7 months
12/28/2008
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 1  fast heart rate and high B/P Get off the Toprol and the generic too. I was on the generic for one year and I have just about all the side effects that others have written about. SO, it is going to be hello Bystolic and good bye Toprol and the Generic Metoprol. Goodbye 100 mg!!! These drugs are nasty. Might work well for some and some refuse to believe that all the side effects they have could be this medicine. I finally woke up one day and said enough for there are other medicines out there. I gained lots of weight which looks like solid fat. Nothing fits, my fingers, ankles and other parts swell. I ache in the knees, have zero energy. Have nightmares that one would think I was in a bad movie, plus I was sleepy in the day time. I would fall asleep in the chair. Since I have been on Bystolic for four days, not much has changed, except peace of mind, but I think the Bystolic will work if I have to go to 10 mg, from the 5, I will. I WILL NOT take Toprol or the generic Metoprol again-it just did too many bad things to me, just like it did most all the other people who have written in this site. There are too many other medicines out there to continue to take this medicine. I wish I had been brave enough to stopped it long ago and maybe this roll of fat around my F 60 1 years
12/21/2008
 5  bp and skipped heart beats none so far that I can tell. It has my b/p at 116/65, heart rate at 68 with out any skipped beats. Previously it would skip 12-15 beats in a minute. M 69 13 months
12/20/2008
 3  heart disease fatigue, bowel problems M 78 1 years
12/20/2008
 3  Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia Severe fatigue and depression I was prescribed 25mg daily for inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST). While my symptoms have been mostly addressed by the medication, I have found that I experience severe fatigue as a result. I am constantly tired, no matter how much sleep and exercise I get. I cannot take caffeine because of my heart condition, so that is not an option. I am hoping to switch to another beta blocker to relieve the constant exhaustion I am experiencing. F 28 1 months
12/15/2008

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