Toprol-XL and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was on Toprol-XL and experienced many of the 41 side effects listed on the website but not included with the warning label. I experienced nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, lightheadedness, cold feet & hands, shortness of breath, wheezing, fluttering heartbeat, shortness of breath with mild exertion, dizziness, loss of appetite. I went to the doctor and ER several times fearing a heart attack but was found to be in good health. No one knew what was wrong until I researched and found all my symptoms under this medication. I stopped 2 days ago and blood pressure is now normal and most symptoms have gone away and improving. It takes about 7 days to feel normal per the website. I will NEVER take this medication again. Be careful, the side effects mimic other potential health issues. See your doctor and seriously look up side effects of Toprol-XL. A very nasty medication!"

• Deb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 5, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was on Toprol-XL and experienced many of the 41 side effects listed on the website but not included with the warning label. I experienced nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, lightheadedness, cold feet & hands, shortness of breath, wheezing, fluttering heartbeat, shortness of breath with mild exertion, dizziness, loss of appetite. I went to the doctor and ER several times fearing a heart attack but was found to be in good health. No one knew what was wrong until I researched and found all my symptoms under this medication. I stopped 2 days ago and blood pressure is now normal and most symptoms have gone away and improving. It takes about 7 days to feel normal per the website. I will NEVER take this medication again. Be careful, the side effects mimic other potential health issues. See your doctor and seriously look up side effects of Toprol-XL. A very nasty medication!"

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "This is an update to a post I made in October 2021. I discontinued Toprol due to nasty side effects after only 2 months of use (severe anxiety, panic attacks, severe depression, insomnia, swelling of extremities, bloat/gassy, blurred vision, icy hands/feet, arrhythmia, shortness of breath, chest vibrations). It's been 1 year and 3 months since discontinuation. I am STILL experiencing off and on arrhythmia. I've had a thorough exam and testing with 30-day monitoring from 2 different cardiologists. My heart is very healthy, no blockages, no disease. Neither cardiologist can find any reason for the persistent arrhythmia, nor will they believe me when I tell them I think the Toprol caused this long-term persistent arrhythmia. I've also had extensive endocrinology testing and nothing is coming up as a reason for this arrhythmia. NOTE: I've never in my entire life had any heart arrhythmia or palpitations UNTIL I took Toprol, and now it's a regular occurrence. This cannot be a coincidence."

• pat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 14, 2019

"I was given a prescription for Toprol-XL by my doctor a year ago for an arrhythmia and some elevated blood pressure. About 6 months later, my insurance said I should take metoprolol instead of Toprol-XL because of the cost - what a horrible experience. The problem was I didn't know it was the metoprolol that was basically making me worse. My pulse dropped below 50 - my ankles and legs swelled up - I was short of breath - still had an arrhythmia. Finally, about 6 months later, I asked my pharmacist which of my medicines was causing my heart rate to be so low - he pointed to the metoprolol. Needless to say, I went back on the Toprol-XL brand only, and I am good. I get angry when I think how I suffered for over 6 months while taking that garbage generic."

• hyp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 9, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Taken for 4 yrs on a low dose of 25 mg. It helps, but my heart rate stays low, and after taking it, I feel dizzy and short of breath. My bp was borderline high, and my Dr prescribed it at 100 mg daily, which was unbelievable. It doesn't take much if you're young and relatively healthy."

• Sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "DON'T TAKE THIS POISON!!! I was on it only 2 months. Weaned off as directed after experiencing horrible side effects (fatigue, shortness of breath, bloating/gassy, weight gain, joint pain, limb swelling, facial swelling) and went through an absolute nightmare getting off of this drug. I had severe panic attacks, anxiety attacks, depression, insomnia, arrhythmia, vagus nerve dysfunction, and chest vibrations. It has been 8 months since I discontinued this awful drug, and the arrhythmia continues on a regular basis. I never had any palpitations or arrhythmias ever in my life until I took Toprol, and now it's a daily problem. I fully regret ever taking Toprol. It was nothing but bad from the very first pill....."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "My husband has been on Toprol-XL for over a year. Started on 100 mg for very high BP. Also on Atacand 4 mg for mild left heart failure. Now reduced to 50 mg on alternate days. Side effects: severe Peyronie's disease and loss of libido. Fullness in stomach and loss of appetite. Various aches and pains, swelling in hands and other random areas. Seems to get a rebound effect of breathlessness, or it's just a side effect. BP is good at low 120/65. May try cutting it in half to 25 mg a day. Dr prescribed a different beta blocker that has worse side effects, so he hasn't filled that out. Also, it's only available as a generic, which from his experience with Metoprolol was worse. He gets the brand drugs through Canada."