Toprol XL Information

Basic information about Toprol XL (Metoprolol)

Toprol XL (Metoprolol) is a strong medication prescribed for treatment of high blood pressure, chest pain.

As an beta-adrenergic blocking agent Toprol XL (Metoprolol) works by stabilazing heart rhythm, reducing chest pain.

It is advisable to store Toprol XL at room temperature. It is adviced to store Toprol XL (Metoprolol) away from moisture and heat, and far from children and pets.

If you have any questions about using Metoprolol, feel free to call your prescriber. You may also ask our support - Ask Question

If think that you take too much this medication seek emergency care immediately

Before taking Toprol XL (Metoprolol), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• cold medicines, stimulant medicines, or diet pills.
• medicine to treat depression or mental illness, such as bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil), thioridazine (Mellaril), and others;
• a diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor, Moduretic), chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide, Dyazide), torsemide (Demadex), and others; or
• medicine for asthma or other breathing disorders, such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), and theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair);
• digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
• anti-malaria medications such as chloroquine (Aralen) or hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, Quineprox);
• ritonavir (Norvir);
• clonidine (Catapres);
• a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucophage);
• terbinafine (Lamisil);
• a heart medication such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex), propafenone (Rythmol), reserpine (Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cartia, Cardizem);
• an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam);

Warnings and Precautions about Toprol XL (Metoprolol)

If you have any medical conditions or serious diseases, you need to attend your prescriber prior to taking Toprol XL (Metoprolol).

Those who takes pills should necessarily be aware that nearly every medicine possibly can cause side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you are allergic to it.

Nevertheless, most recepients do not face any side effects. Toprol XL (Metoprolol) is a safe and effective remedy that is used for treating high blood pressure, chest pain.

The most common by-effects are:

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• dizziness, mild drowsiness, confusion, diarrhea, unusual tiredness or weakness, heartburn, cold hands and feet, headache, nausea, blurred vision, lightheadedness, muscle aches, short-term memory loss, gas, hair loss, dry mouth/eyes, depression, ringing in the ears, itching, nightmares, sleeplessness, stomach pain, constipation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

• fainting, severe allergic reactions (hives, swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue, rash, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, itching.) , swelling of the arms hands and feet, yellowing of the skin or eyes, chest pain, wheezing, pounding in the chest.

Do not use Toprol XL if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Toprol XL;
• you have a very slow heart rate condition (eg, bradycardia, AV block); heart failure controlled by diuretics (eg, furosemide) and digoxin; or very low systolic blood pressure (less than 100 mm Hg);
• you are taking Mibefradil.

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Toprol XL while you are pregnant. Toprol XL is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Toprol XL, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
• Diabetes patients - Toprol XL may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Use Toprol XL with extreme caution in children; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Patients being treated for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel \"normal\" Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
• Do not take any medicines used to treat colds or congestion without first consulting with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Lab tests, including liver and kidney function, blood pressure, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Toprol XL. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• If your doctor has instructed you to check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly, be sure to do so.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Toprol XL before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• If you have angina (chest pain) or have had other heart problems, do not suddenly stop taking Toprol XL without first consulting your doctor. If your doctor decides you should no longer use Toprol XL, you will need to stop Toprol XL gradually according to your doctor's instructions.

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