User Reviews for Metoprolol

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: I was perscribed Toprol XL 25mg, 1x/day, as part of a long term treatment for elevated (but not high) blood pressure. I found a distinct and bothersome reduction in my energy levels and focus. I have been taking 25mg daily of DHEA and find that blood pressure levels and pulse rate levels remain lowered, but energy, focus and some vague emotional benefits are noticeable.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: I started taking Toprol XL 100mg one week ago. My Blood Pressure and pulse are much better. 125/75 and 75 pulse compared to 160/100 and 100 pulse. The only problem I am noticing is my sleep. I am not sleeping sound. I toss and turn all night. Something I guess I will get use to. Other than that it is keeping me calmer, my heart is not racing nor is my head pounding. I have had HBP for 12 years and tried many kinds of medications. I am hoping the new cardiologist is on the right track!

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: This is a beta-blocker and makes me feel awful! Nausea, dizziness, sleepy but restless, but the nausea is the worse. It may help some people, but my side effects are worse than the alternative!

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have been taking Toprol XL for 10 years. I began with 50 mg per day, and am now at 200 mg per day. Unlike another report posted here, I am sleeping better while taking the medication. The only two side effects I've experienced are shakiness and nervousness when I miss a dose by even a few hours and vague aural hallucinations (hearing things) while on the verge of falling asleep. I've seen the hallucinations reported by other toprol users on other sites.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have been on this medication for several years and it works. All my follow up visits have been good with the cardiologist.

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: This medicine did lower my blood pressure, but the side effects were horrible. It caused hair loss, skin rash, weight gain, insomnia, tiredness, dizziness and depression.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have been taking Toprol XL for about 2 years. My doctor has now put me on 200mg twice a day, total 400mg a day, this had to be approve by my insurance company and it was. This is working for me, no side effects and my blood pressure is steady at 114/70.

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation: This medicine works very well to keep the heart in rhythm, and the rate 65 to 90 (better than 160 when in A Fib 44 hours). Only drawback is that I can be very forgetful about routine tasks such as remembering to carry glass of water to the table.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation: I have atrial fibrillation - beats to 180 very irregular beat, converted in 45 minutes in ER. Started me on Toprol 25 once a day. Heart rate now around 60-70, blood PSI 120/70 side effects so far include problems sleeping, restlessness also drowsy on and off. Only been taking this drug for a week now, perhaps the side effects will reduce in time.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: Toprol-XL eliminated peiords of rapid heartbeat that began mostly in the evening, at age 36. Also reduced blood pressure along with other medicines (with lotrel 10/40 in my case). I've had no noticeable side effects except for occasional sleeplessness / awaking anxious at night.

metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia: Started taking metoprolol 8 years ago when I was hospitalized with a bout of of tachycardia that wouldn't go away for hours. Diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. Started out at 50mg, but had breakthroughs regularly, and went up to 100mg after a year. The medication works great to keep my heart rate and blood pressure down to normal levels, however, for the first month on the medication I constantly fell asleep during daily activity, and even now I maintain a sense of perpetual fatigue. Hard to lose weight, and depression creeps up often. Brain fog has slowed my ability to focus and react swiftly, which is frustrating. Still, the medication works so well to keep the heart episodes at bay that I haven't tried switching to a new medication.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: Have been taking Toprol for about 7 years now, 50mg once a day. During a recent health fair at work, my blood pressure was really high. Made an appoinment with the Doctor that day to re-evaluate and was found to be running a little high, 145/94. Doctor added an additional 50mg a day.

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: Elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate due to long term undertreated high blood pressure. Metoprolol worked wonders. Been on it for a year - the side effects are strange dreams (not scary...just strange) and exercise difficulties. My doctor recommended sticking with 80% of exercise target heart rate. If you're having side effects, give this medication a couple months to work. It will get better. Make sure your doctor monitors your triglycerides and blood sugar while on any beta blocker. My triglycerides shot through the roof, but now under control with fish oil.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have been taking Metoprolol 25mg once a day for 13 days. It has lowered my heart rate by about 30 beats a minute but I am always tired, get chest pain, headache and numbness. Little to no benefit in lowering my blood pressure (140/95's).

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: I have been using Metoprolol for about 3 years now for high-blood pressure. Started with 50mg and now at 100mg. Before the medicines I used to have a headache from the back of my neck to the back of my head every day. Since taking it, no more headaches. Blood pressure is low too. Can't seem to lose any weight though. I think I started out at 185 lbs (still overweight), but now I'm at 192 lbs and can't seem to get below that. Am pretty gassy and have frequent diarrhea.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: Slows heart rate-for the better.

Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation: This medication has made me extremely tired. I also have forgotten to do simple daily routine tasks such as setting up the coffee pot at night. One short store trip, and I am exhausted! I will try something else.

metoprolol for Atrial Fibrillation: I was put on toprol xl 10 years ago by a cardiologist. The ecg showed all the problems I had. The doctor ordered toprol xl 25 mg. Within 10 minutes after taking it, my condition had stopped, the heart was beating normally.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Atrial Fibrillation: I HAVE CHRONIC ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (CONVERTED ONCE), WHICH ONLY LASTED 1O DAYS. NOW TAKE 100MG A DAY. RATE 70-85 BPM. Side effects-some drowsiness and fatigue.

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: Been taking metoprolol for about a year and a half. I can just about tell you the time of day it is since I have been taken a dose. Heart rate increases, I can feel my blood pressure increase to the point of feeling my pulse in my fingertips for example. I know it is either 7:00 am or 7:00 pm. These are the times I take this drug. 30 minutes later all is well. Thanks doctor.

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: Works too well for me, average BP is 100/60 P-60. Only negatives for me are: lack of energy and endurance, restless sleep, daytime sleepyness.

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: Began taking this medication for high blood pressure about a month ago. My daily migraines are gone, readings are back to normal, I have been sleeping great and have no real complaints. I hope there will not be a weight gain can't afford it. The one thing I am noticing is itching around my neck and elbow joints.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: This is a real good medicine. It controls my blood pressure and I like the way it works.

metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: I have VSD, a bi-cuspid Aortic valve and Mirtal valve regurgitation. I am 37 years old and have been taking metoprolol for about 1 year as a result of some tachycardia/palpitations I experienced a while back. I have had pre-hypertension (139/80) nearly all my life due to an enlarged heart caused by my hearts inefficiency from its defects. Metoprolol seems to have controlled the arrhythmia's, although I will get one from time to time, but nothing of any duration. I have noticed a substantial decrease in energy levels, making it quite difficult to lose the extra 50lbs I am carrying around. I work out regularly but I have not lost a single pound. It has not really impacted my blood pressure at all. I take 25mg twice daily.

Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have not liked this medication at all. I was taking 25 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide, which worked great to reduce and maintain my blood pressure, but a side effect was frequent urination, and as a teacher, that was a slight nuisance. However, with generic Toprol, I have not gotten a decent night's sleep, and my blood pressure went higher (although I halved the 25 mg pill due to the side effects). I also feel anxious and unsettled.