Also known as: Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Toprol-XL
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Toprol-XL (metoprolol): I have had many problems (one being that it took me a lot of time for my body to get used to it) with this product. The worst side effect has been the onset of diabetes which this product is responsible for. The question I had of my cardiologist is why in the world would he prescribe it to a high risk candidate like me -- I am Hispanic, in my 50s when it was prescribed. I informed my PA of this after my last crisis and she is looking into prescribing a different product (one given at the hospital) but this after a few years on Toprol. I figure that without the change from this medicine I don't stand a chance of reversing my diabetic condition.
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metoprolol: 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: 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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metoprolol: 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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Lopressor (metoprolol): 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: 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: 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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metoprolol: 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: 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): 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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metoprolol: 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: 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: 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): 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: 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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Toprol-XL (metoprolol): 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): 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): 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): 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: 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): 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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