Also known as: Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Toprol-XL
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metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia: I was put on metoprolol 50mg after my heart started to race every time I would move or do anything. The 50mg helped some but didn't keep it all the way down so then they tried me on 100mg which did the trick while I was moving but then when I wasn't it was dropping between 30-40beats so then they tried just 25mg 4 times a day and I was still having problems. It made me tired. I don't know if part of the problem is the doctors I have been seeing don't know what exactly is wrong with my heart and why it does this. Just yesterday I went to the ER after being in the hospital for a week and the doctor gave me propranolol 10mg 3 times a day which is helping.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: I have been on Metoprolol for 20 yrs. I was diagnosed with High Blood pressure when I was 23 yrs old, started on 100mg now I'm on 25mg. I do experience anxiety a lot and tiredness, along with dizziness at times. The medicine does work,just hoping some day my kidneys will mend themselves so I can STOP taking this medicine.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: I was prescribed Lopressor after suffering a hypertensive encephalopathy in Juy 2008. Although it has controlled my blood pressure, the side effects (fatigue, confusion, "fogginess") have become bad over the last 14 months. I'm trying to convince my doctor to switch me to something else.
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Lopressor (metoprolol) for Angina: I have Angina and over the past year began a regime of Bayer (or Bufferin) starting at 500mg every morning. Things got a little worse after six months and I upped my dosage to 1000mg per day. This was all self medication without medical consult (I knew what the problem was). Finally even the 1000mg a day wasn't working and I went to see the doctor. He put me on 50mg of Lopressor per day and things turned around within 2 days. The pain is gone and I can get a whole nights sleep without waking up in the middle of the morning (usually 3-4am, when the incidence of heart attack is the highest statistically) in major pain. So far so good. If you have Angina then DO see a doctor. Get the tests! After all, it's really your life your dealing with.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: I only took this for 3 days. My blood pressure had started to drop, but I woke up the morning after taking the 3rd dose with red spots on my arms that looked like the beginning of a bruise. My arms felt tired all day. I held a big bag of apples in each hand at the orchard for about 10 minutes and on the way home noticed more "bruises" appearing on both arms. The same thing happened that evening while shopping - I was holding a stack of clothes over my arm and red spots and streaks started appearing on the arm I was holding the clothes over. I have quit taking them until I can contact my doctor.
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Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia: I am a 28 year old healthy female. I was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia just recently and was put on Toprol XL 25 mg. I have only had a few minor attacks since being on this medication however I have side effects - Constantly exhausted and don't feel like myself and I have a heavy feeling in my chest which is extremely uncomfortable. Side effects have not subsided much since I started the medication 5 weeks ago. The side effects are bad enough to where I'm tempted to stop taking it and take my chances with the SVT! My doctor is recommending ablation procedure in hopes of that solving my problem and get me off the medication.
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metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia: I have had low blood pressure (I normally have high blood pressure) and my mind feels fuzzy and can't concentrate while taking it. I also have insomnia. I have only been on it 11 days. I hope most of these side effects lessen over time.
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Lopressor (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: It has dramatically reduced my blood pressure and I feel great. Just a little more tired throughout the day.
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Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Mitral Valve Prolapse: I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse syndrome my senior year in college, resulting in a medical discharge from the Army rather than commissioning as an officer. I was blacking out, fainting, and my activity tolerance dropped dramatically as the condition progressed.
Metoprolol was prescribed for me to help regulate my heart rate - it worked great for that. I didn't feel the palpitations and heart racing with minimal activity. Downside was that my blood pressure was already low - so being on this medication made my blood pressure drop even lower. Doctors eventually put me on MIDODRINE which constricts my blood vessels causing an increase in blood pressure. The combination works great!
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Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia: I was diagnosed 6 years ago with Supraventricular tachycardia. I am a 49 year old female. Since that time I have been taking a 50 mg tablet of Toprol every other day. I have had no other attacks since then and I used to get them about 5x a year. Once in a while I can feel one coming on - my heart starts beating very fast - but apparently the Toprol is doing it's job because I have not had any attacks. I am so thankful for this medication as I suffered for many years thinking I was going to die, my heart would be so hard and fast. One time I could actually see my chest moving and it went on for about 20 minutes.
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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.
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Lopressor (metoprolol) for High Blood Pressure: It is fourth blood pressure pill for me. It feels like it is only partly working. My blood pressure problems are usually happening after anxiety attacks of which doctors says I have but don't know why.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: HAVE ONLY BEEN ON A 50MG DOSE TWICE DAILY FOR A WEEK. SO FAR THE DRUG HAS NOT HELPED. MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS IN 120'S/TO LOW 130'S/OVER MID 80'S UPON ARISING. IN MID 150'S OVER MID 90'S BY NOON, AND 170'S OVER 100'S BY 6:00PM. I TAKE THE FIRST DOSE ABOUT 8:00AM AND 2ND DOSE ABOUT 5:00PM. PLAN TO CONTACT MY DOCTOR ON MONDAY.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: Taking the drug for angina and hypertension for about 3 weeks. It appears that the drug has begun to 'kick in' and my blood pressure has fallen, I have not experienced any chest pain in the last 2 weeks.
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I have hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and take metoprolol twice a day to keep my heart rate lowered and blood pressure down. It does the job well, but the side affects are rough to handle sometimes. Such as dizziness, sleepless nights, daytime drowsiness, forgetfulness, and depression but, i'm still coping after about four years and i guess on for the rest of my life. But if i can manage after three brother suicides than so can you.
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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.
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metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia: I was put on 50 mg 3 X a day for rapid, arrhythmic heartbeat and high blood pressure, in November last year. At first, it made me very sleepy and dizzy, but I have gotten over that. It lowered my heart rate into the low 60's and 50's, occasionally upper 40's. Halving the dose has not changed this; I am hoping to be off it, or at least on an even lower dose, after my next cardiology appointment in June. I think it is making me forgetful. That has definitely been a problem since taking it, although I was a bit of an absent-minded professor before. It may also have helped lower my blood pressure, although I have made some diet and lifestyle changes that would affect that, also.
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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.
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Toprol-XL (metoprolol) for Supraventricular Tachycardia: 16 year old daughter rushed to local ER complaining of supraventricular tachycardia with heart rate of 283 - three attempts to cardiovert failed. Lopressor was the only drug that would get heart rate down to a manageable rate. Currently taking Toprol LX for three days now with no adverse effects. Heart rate maintaining at 90-100 per minute. Daughter is experiencing moderate tiredness.
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metoprolol for Heart Attack: Initially, I was put on this for regulation of the heart. Have since found out that my doctor didn't want me to take anymore because I have severe low pressure.
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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.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: I have been on this blood pressure medicine now for almost two months. I seem to be doing well and another thing that I noticed my psoriasis has cleared up. I don't know if the metoprolol has anything to do with it. If so, then keep me on it. I have suffered with psoriasis for five years straight.
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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).
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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.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: My situation is a bit different. I suffer from multiple other conditions (SLE, hypotension upon standing, etc.) When I started on this medicine I had just had a myocardial infarction and also tachycardia. I need to control the tachycardia but also had the hypotension issues to worry about. I tried other beta blockers and none worked well enough to deal with the heart issues. This medicine dealt with the heart issues BUT it caused a lot of side effects that did not go away.
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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.
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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.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: I have been taking 50mg daily for around 2 years. Caused a 25 lb. weight gain that I can't seem to shake; other then that, it's worked well for blood pressure control. Good side effect - I no longer get migraine headaches nearly as much as I used to.
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Toprol-XL (metoprolol) : It's hard for a patient to 'rate' a medication. I have an excellent cardiologist whose job that is. However, I know that Toprol comes with a tendency toward depression for many people, and for me, pre-existing depression has been mildly exacerbated. I also take amlodipine since May of last year, and this is a drug also known to cause/increase depression. I take several other anti-hypertensive drugs therefore it is not easy to tell which is causing what. Welcome to life post-cardiac bypass surgery--a life diminished, trust me, but at least--LIFE.
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metoprolol for Angina: I HAVE BEEN USING METOPROLOL FOR 2 MONTHS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND ANGINA. IT HASN'T DONE MUCH FOR MY BLOOD PRESSURE (BP) AS OF THIS DATE, BUT HAS HELPED MY ANGINA AND FAST HEART RATE IS UNDER CONTROL. HERE'S HOPING SOON I'LL SEE A NICE REDUCTION IN MY BP. I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER AND WILL CONTINUE TO USE IT.
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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.
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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.
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metoprolol for Supraventricular Tachycardia: Had 2 Ventricular ablations and now on Metoprolol Succinate to keep the left over beats at bay. Doing a good job so far.
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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.
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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.
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metoprolol for High Blood Pressure: DRUG is very effective but I also take 3 other medicines along with this. After evening meal I take 100mg - blood pressure before taking it is 192/112 and 30 minutes after is 152/91.
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metoprolol for Benign Essential Tremor: This medication has helped my tremors immensely. Before, I was afraid to walk down a flight of stairs. Another bonus has been the frequency and severity of my migraines. It does make me drowsy and if I skip a dose or two, my migraines and shakes will increase dramatically. With this medicine my quality of life has improved so much.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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