Toprol-XL User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• kim...
• May 23, 2011

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia two weeks ago and was put on Toprol 25 mg a day. It didn't work in bringing down my pulse, so the doctor increased it to 50 mg a day until I see my heart doctor. I have to say that I do not like the side effects: heavy feeling in my chest, tired all the time, headaches, etc. I hope my doctor recommends ablation because I don't think I can take this medicine much longer."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• March 24, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "Heart was missing a beat while working out. Saw my doctor, and after an EKG and a slightly elevated blood pressure, was put on 25 mg, which went to 100 mg over a period of 3 years. Kept blood pressure at home and was fine. Every time at the doctor's, it was like 150/90, never understood this. Last time, was placed on Lisinopril, this kicked my butt: dizziness, ear ringing, dry cough. Said heck with it and found a cardiologist. He took me off the ACE inhibitor and put me on Norvasc 10 mg, will see how it works."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2020

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I have had a few episodes of SVT! I went to the ED once for an episode that lasted about 2 hours. My pulse was 190. I was trying the syringe (blowing into it), which didn’t work. They then gave me the drug, which resolved it. Since then, I have had three episodes; I wanted to try other treatments, so I got on my inversion table, and in less than 30 seconds, it was resolved. I have shared this with my MD."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "Before I started Toprol XL, I had migraines every day for a year. I had no idea that I had high blood pressure, and it wasn't really high, it was borderline. Anyway, I started taking the Toprol, and my migraines decreased, and the palpitations seemed to stop after about a month. I ended up only taking Toprol for 8 months, and I had no more migraines or palpitations, and of course, my blood pressure was under control. It stayed that way for about a year and a half until I became pregnant, and that seemed to trigger it all back. But I did the same thing and am fine now, and I never experienced any side effects."

• Anonymous
• October 27, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Toprol-XL eliminated periods of rapid heartbeat that began mostly in the evening, at age 36. It 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 and waking anxious at night."

• 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....."

• Anonymous
• September 9, 2009

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 an ablation procedure in hopes of that solving my problem and getting me off the medication."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 19-year-old healthy female, 5'2", 138 pounds, however, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I was having readings as high as 165/106. My doctor prescribed me this, 25 mg once before I go to bed every night. I was on this for about two weeks before I started noticing a lot of hair falling out. Thank God she took me off before it got too noticeable, but other than this side effect, I feel it was a pretty decent medication, it definitely lowered my blood pressure."

• ano...
• June 15, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed 25 mg a day about 2 1/2 years ago during a routine visit when I had a blood pressure of 150/90. Since that time, my BP has stayed around 115-125/60 something/low 70s. My resting heart rate varies from high 40s to low 60s/min. I also started swimming laps, which is off and on again. The medicine seems to work well for me without any noticeable side effects at all. Both my mom and dad had high blood pressure. I'm now in my mid-fifties, so I guess it's my turn now."

• PS ...
• July 4, 2008

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

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "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."

• Kel...
• August 7, 2009

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. The 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!"

• Anonymous
• May 3, 2011

For Mitral Valve Prolapse "Just put 2 and 2 together after reading side effects and realize that the Toprol-XL was causing my rapid weight gain and severely swollen ankles. It has worked great and keeps the mitral valve prolapse symptoms under control, but the weight and swelling issues have to be stopped. I guess I have to look for another medicine."

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2008

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

• nig...
• April 20, 2009

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "16-year-old daughter rushed to local ER complaining of supraventricular tachycardia with a heart rate of 283 - three attempts to cardiovert failed. Lopressor was the only drug that would get the heart rate down to a manageable rate. Currently taking Toprol-XL for three days now with no adverse effects. Heart rate maintaining at 90-100 per minute. Daughter is experiencing moderate tiredness."

• tex...
• January 14, 2010

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was put on 25 mg once daily a little over a year ago, and it seemed to work wonders for a good while. Due to some other issues, though, we increased my dose to 100 mg a day, and I am pretty much tired most of the day, but at least I can walk up stairs and not pass out, or my heart doesn't feel like it will leap out of my chest... kind of the price to pay not to deal with the SVT. Hoping the tiredness wears off soon."

• AND...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 27, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on the brand name Toprol-XL 200mg for 20 years. High blood pressure runs in the family. My body definitely needs it daily. I tried naturally to lower blood pressure, but it didn't work. I pay the extra for the brand name. I tried and researched the generic, but there is no way I will take the generic. The generic brand gives me heart palpitations, it is a dangerous drug. I take magnesium glycinate with it at night and it works great. I recommend the brand name only, along with magnesium glycinate."

• 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."

• Dal...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 31, 2023

For Premature Ventricular Depolarizations "I have been on Toprol for many years. I have had no adverse reactions from it. I was born with an irregular heartbeat. Since starting on Toprol, I have a more normal heartbeat. I always take it with breakfast."

• POm...
• February 8, 2009

"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 antihypertensive 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."

• 75 ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 4, 2021

For Angina "Taking it (50 mg once a day, in the morning) for chest troubles, pain, angina, high blood pressure. Also taking Adalat Sustained Release Tablets (Nifedipine) 20 mg, each 12 hours. Adalat isn't enough for my pain. Now, I feel okay, acceptable side effects from both of the products. I still don't know whether I should try PREDUCTAL Sustained Release Tablets 35 mg instead of Metoprolol Sustained Release Tablets 50 mg. From what I've heard, both are excellent in treating what I said above."

• Pam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I'm on 400 mg a day. I have vision problems. There's a black half-moon shape in one eye, sometimes bright colors. I have nausea and fatigue every day, and depression. I can't stop, as it's for a previous aortic aneurysm. Just feel miserable and like I've got the flu every day."

• vic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 3, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "This is the best meds ever, been on 25 mg ER for 20 years, control mine BP for years, still just take 25 mg, love this meds, no side effect."