- pvc's 9th July 2006
... has since told my husband he might be able to try Toprol Xl but to keep his inhalers close by.To me that option...
- Rare heart problem & symptoms Help! 7th July 2006
... works. I have taken many diff. meds; right now I take toprol xl and sotalol hydrochlor. Still have racing even...
- Rare heart problem & symptoms Help! 7th July 2006
... works. I have taken many diff. meds; right now I take toprol xl and sotalol hydrochlor. Still have racing even...
- Rapid Heartbeat/Dizziness - Dr. thinks panic attacks? Please help. 4th July 2006
... because after the last ER trip, my doctor put me on Toprol XL until I see a Cardiologist.
I have had multiple...
- Beta Blockers 2nd July 2006
... Toprol Xl, 50 mgs at night. First few days I could NOT sleep...
- Could someone tell me what this is? 30th June 2006
... but when I ask him, he never answers. They gave me Toprol (50 mg) for the heart rate, Altace (5mg) for the blood...
- Is this just palps 26th June 2006
... Tests about two years ago checked out and I was put on Toprol XL for BP and heart rate. Everything was pretty good...
... either change or increase your dose slightly of the Toprol . How much are you currently taking ?...
... okay.
I really hope I don't have to increase the Toprol ....
... which for me gave the fewest side effects . I tried Toprol , along with 3 or 4 others ( all made me feel terrible...
- Drug interactions with Toprol XL 21st June 2006
... am a registered pharmacy technician and I'm also on Toprol XL. I'm taking it for high blood pressure (but I also ... to be too paranoid about taking other things with Toprol though. I take lots of other meds. for asthma, thyroid...
... they said it was quite alright to use Nicoderm with Toprol . Which makes me happy because I REALLY want to quit...
- Palpitations that scare me! 17th June 2006
... up the PVC's which i was then prescribed 25 mg of Toprol XL,that helps but i still get them, especially when...
- chest pain 15th June 2006
... i was put on toprol xl 50mg 4 months ago bc my bp was around 140/95 for ... anything else my dr can give me that i can take with toprol still. i went to the er last night bc of chest pains...
- mitral valve prolapse 14th June 2006
... hi, i am a 31yo male, slighltly high bp which im on toprol xl 50mg, and lipids are : choles 208, hdl 55, ldl...
- Beta Blockers ok while pregnant? 12th June 2006
... cardio I wanted to get preg & he switched me from Toprol XL to Pindolol which is a Category B (A is the best ... , D is the worst) and is safer than Toprol ....
- personal experiences 12th June 2006
... concerned because I was very active. He's putting me on Toprol and removing the Atenolol and has doubled my Accupril...
- feels like Im addicted 4th June 2006
... I started taking toprol a few months back to help prevent tachycardia. At...
... I take Toprol XL. There is a warning with my medicine that it is ... it for SVT and when it is close to time to take my Toprol XL I feel shaky and it is worse if I go over.
Toprol...
... i take 75m toprol -- doesn't make me tired or dizzy at all -- or anything...
- Bloated feeling at night... 3rd June 2006
... Is anyone taking tricor and toprol and feel a bloated feeling in the upper abdomen while...
... I take Toprol and get that bloated feeling in the upper abdomen ... Course I am always bloated so I am not sure if it's the Toprol or not....
... I take Toprol XL and YES I have so much bloating in my upper abdomen ... a catscan all showing nothing. I believe it is the Toprol XL. I am not sure if I will try to change meds. Right...
- Questions about beta blocker and exercise 30th May 2006
... hoping that someone can help me out. I have been on Toprol XL 25mg a day for almost two months now for tachycardia...
... good. I also wonder about target rate while taking toprol . When I walk I get up to 108 or so bpm, but every...
- I'm wondering if beta blockers are really necessary for me? 17th May 2006
... my doctor has me on 75 mg toprol after i had a stent put in for a clot. i've never...
... lisinopril controls your BP than there is no need for the Toprol unless you develop angina or rhythm irregularities...
... lisinopril controls your BP than there is no need for the Toprol unless you develop angina or rhythm irregularities...
... I take Toprol XL 25mg once a day and it has been a life saver for...
- Heart Attack at 41, no risk factors 11th May 2006
... normally he sees 3.5 mm.
So now i'm on plavix and toprol for 9 months, and aspirin for life. He says no exercise...
- Thoughts and questions about fast heart rates, anxiety, toprol, ect... 11th May 2006
... to ween myself off a beta blocker. Good Luck on the Toprol . I really hope it works for you! Mimi :)...
... to ween myself off a beta blocker. Good Luck on the Toprol . I really hope it works for you! Mimi :)
Yea, the ... propranolol had more of a postitve effect on anxiety than me toprol ol does. So she was worried about increased physical ... I weaned for about 3 days and now am just on the me toprol ol....
- am i okay? 11th May 2006
... and he said all that was normal. i am taking 25mg of toprol xl every day. i was taking it when i got my last svt...
... situation sounds almost exactly like mine. I too am on Toprol XL 25mg once a day and will be 27 in September and...
- Palps while on Toprol? 9th May 2006
... Hi. I have been on Toprol for just a little over a month and have experienced...
... I have been on TOPROL XL since 2003. I was put on it by a cardiologist at...
... Hi Delia79! Well, I was taking Toprol 100 or 150 can't rmmember coz i flushed them. I am...
... discussed other meds with me, it was just "Here's some Toprol XL, take this and see if it gets better." Maybe you...
... guys or your Drs considered taking just the generic me toprol ol (not extended release) so that you can have more ... your symptoms? I purposly said that I did not want Toprol XL..that I would rather take it more than once a day...
... cardio say? I applaud you both, I was told to take the Toprol in the evening....
... it much. So the GP is the one who prescribed the Toprol after doing an EKG and some bloodwork (CBC, Liver...
- 53-year old easily fatigued 8th May 2006
... developing some chest discomfort with exercise. The Toprol is designed to mitigate any such pain so perhaps it ... ecessarily recommend you do the same) is to discontinue the Toprol for a couple days and then try a treadmill workout...
- Just took my new med for first time... 4th May 2006
... side effects which are common. I have been taking Toprol XL for about 3 weeks now. The first 3 days I could...
- tachycardia questions 24th April 2006
... 150's, 160's.
they called me and said to start toprol NOW.
What causes tachycardia?
What would happen...
- PVC's ruining QUILITY of Life! 24th April 2006
... 130. I was sure I was a goner :)
Anyway, I take Toprol and things are much better. I want to get off it though...
- Feeling a LITTLE better..help from Pharmacist 21st April 2006
... between propranolol (what I am currently taking), Toprol (what my Dr wants me on), and atenolol (what my allergist ... looking things up and told me that he thinks that both toprol and atenolol are even more benign than propranolol ... best for ME..but it gives me more hope. He said that toprol has the positive over atenolol because it is a category ... stop it)..but that atenolol has the positive over toprol because it is a lot cheaper. Other than that he said...
... between propranolol (what I am currently taking), Toprol (what my Dr wants me on), and atenolol (what my allergist ... looking things up and told me that he thinks that both toprol and atenolol are even more benign than propranolol ... best for ME..but it gives me more hope. He said that toprol has the positive over atenolol because it is a category ... stop it)..but that atenolol has the positive over toprol because it is a lot cheaper. Other than that he said ... yearly up-date with my cardio, and he wants me on Toprol XL too -25 mg.
Im still scared to death to take them...
- I REALLY want to hear your Toprol stories... 20th April 2006
... always feel that way so I don't know that it's from the Toprol . Overall, I like it so far, but like I said I haven...
... Obviously you know that... but just keep it in mind. Toprol may be terrific for you - you won't know til you try ... gave me Lopressor (the non-time release version of me toprol ol; Toprol is time-release metoprolol) through my IV ... , and Toprol tablets to take daily at home.
After they gave ... so long and brushed it off. However, when I took a Toprol tablet the next day, I had the same symptoms- a laryngitis...
- Tachycardia (rapid heart beat)-- scared 20th April 2006
... go below 120? Mine won't go below 100 and I am on Toprol XL 50 mg. Before I started taking medications mine...
- Exercised Induced Asthma Due to Beta Blockers 19th April 2006
... WAY overly tired.
My Dr suggested switching to Toprol . But I have read that Toprol can do the same thing...
- Plavix discontinued 14th April 2006
... from system??...Still taking aspirin (325mg), Tricor, Toprol and Provachol
Thanks......
... someone enlighten me about this drug...I take plavix, toprol , and aspirin (81mg) thnx :)...
- Beta Blocker, SVT, Problems, Need Advice...Please Help!! 12th April 2006
... pregnant? I was just recently (four days ago) placed on Toprol XL (beta blocker) for the same thing. I have been...
- Weird heart beat while sleeping 8th April 2006
... been taking some ativan and they gave me 2 doses of toprol in the er along with nitro could any of that be making...
- just stopped taking beta blockers...need help 7th April 2006
... as per my doctor advice, i just stopped taking Toprol after being on it for 3 months, i lost a good amount ... cuz i was afraid of exerting myself.
while on the toprol my BPM was 60, now its averaging 100
does this...
... Did you suddenly stop taking Toprol or were you weaned off? If you abruptly stopped it...
... when first put o toprol , i was on 100mg daily, and after some time, it was...
... spikes. Assuming that your reason for taking the Toprol was BP and that your heart is otherwise healthy, things...
... You MUST taper off this drug. Abruptly stopping Toprol can cause heart attacks. I know, It happened to me...
... Also, go to the Toprol web site. The warning is there, Read:
"Patients ... should not stop taking TOPROL -XL suddenly because of the possibility of serious ... attack. If your doctor decides you should stop taking TOPROL -XL, your doctor may instruct you to slowly reduce...
... spikes. Assuming that your reason for taking the Toprol was BP and that your heart is otherwise healthy, things...
- Medication for sinus tach question 4th April 2006
... on a Beta Blocker. He gave me a prescription for Toprol 25 mg. a day. I have been trying to research this...
- feeling palpitations upon waking up 30th March 2006
... have high blood pressure, and i take meds for it, toprol 50mg daily. it was 100mg daily, but it was cut down...
... anxiety. I would talk to the Doc who prescribed the Toprol and let them know about the newly discovered symptoms...
... serious or life-threatening. They put me on 25mg of Toprol XL which worked very well to control the PVCs, and...
- Generic Beta Blocker that comes in a scored tablet?? 29th March 2006
... someone can help me.
My electrophys prescribed Toprol XL. He wants me to start 1/2 tab 2x per day. He...
- do i have A-FIB? had a recent scare... 27th March 2006
... need to lose weight, and exercise. i was also put on Toprol 100mg daily for the blood pressure.
since than ... week, stopped smoking and drinking, and have cut my Toprol down to 50mg daily due to lowering my BP naturally ... occurs, but i think it may be a side effect from the Toprol med, and please tell me if im wrong.
ok so about ... light headed feeling happened right b4 i lowered my Toprol last month, and stopped for a while, but now is happening...
- 64 slice ct coronary angiogram - scared & confused 23rd March 2006
... feel angiogram is warranted at this time. Patient on Toprol 50mg 1 x day, asprin 81 mg 1 x day, Lipitor 10 mg...
- exercising 7th March 2006
... i have been on toprol xl 25mg for about a week now to treat palpations and...
... would think you can still exercise. My husband is on Toprol after his heart attack, and he is supposed to exercise...
- Worried about palps 6th March 2006
... 25 years and I know from experience. I,ve been on Toprol for over 6 years and its just not working anymore...
- Does any one know anything about Sotalol for PSVT? 3rd March 2006
... After trying Toprol XL 50 mg twice a day then adding Verapamil 120 Mg...
- stress test 3rd March 2006
... when i was leaving the nurse told me not to take toprol for 2 days before my stress test, does anyone know...
... don't stop taking the Toprol unless your DR. advises you to as doing so can cause...
... Toprol is a beta-blocker and one should usually not quit ... the drug.
The nurse probably suggested not taking Toprol so you could get your heart beating fast enough on...
- Psvt 27th February 2006
... hardly stand it. Anxiety undescribable ! Was put on Toprol XL and dosage increased to 50 mg morning and night ... on Feb. 19-- (I am losing my mind) Now I am taking Toprol XL 50 mg morning and night and Verapamil 120mg ER...
- echo results 27th February 2006
... although dr doesnt seem too concerned. he put me on toprol xl 25mg bc my bp was 140/95. choesrtol wasnt too bad ... blocked arteries? im really worried about this. is the toprol going to help with these problems. he sd i have an...
- svt attack and sore 25th February 2006
... soon. i have to take beta blockers right now. 25mg toprol xl. that was 2 days ago i went to er. anyone else...
- How long for Cardizem CD to fully start working? 21st February 2006
... walking) and possible artery spasms. I was on 50mg Toprol XL (for the tachycardia) for a month before being...
... be an effective drug for you.
How well did the Toprol deal with your tachycardia?...
... Thanks for your reply!
Actually, the Toprol worked better for easing the heartrate spikes. I ... because my artery spasmed during the cath test, and Toprol isn't for spasms. My cardiologist thought Cardizem...
- echo report question 17th February 2006
... for your reply, I have been put on a beta blocker toprol 25 mg and lisinipril 5 mg daily. I have no swelling...
- Question 16th February 2006
... blood pressure problems, however, I take 12.5 mg of Toprol daily to stop my heart rate from jumping up. If you...
- Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia-hmmm 15th February 2006
... to a daily event. I am treated with flecainide and toprol . If either is stopped it is not pretty. Heaven forbid...
- Need to clear something up...what happens if palpitations last a whole day? 31st January 2006
... stop caffeine , chocolate, MSG etc. and was put on toprol XL. was ok untill a few months ago and It happpen...
- Embarassing question for the ladies = meds & upper lip mustache? 29th January 2006
... hair on the upper lip. I take zocor, aspirin and toprol . Not the same meds as you but I've taken Plavix and...
- metoprolol vs. toprol xl - HELP! 25th January 2006
... Toprol XL is extended release me toprol ol....
- Toprol XL question 24th January 2006
... It's odd that your cardiologist said that Toprol wouldn't cause lightheadedness. I understand that...
... I just started taking Toprol XL (25 mg) two weeks ago for PVCs/rapid heart rate...
... having more irregular episodes since I've been on the Toprol . How is it working for you? Do you experience anything...
... Blockers and some calcium channel bloclers, currently on Toprol XL. I have every side effect they mention,
the worst...
- Atrial Fibrillation 23rd January 2006
... A cardiologist has now recommended that I consider Toprol (which I have started taking), and Coumedin and Amiodrone...
... had serious side effects) I would at least try the Toprol first and see if that works if not the consider the...
- Did I Just Feel a PVC? 13th January 2006
... and one brought me to the ER last week. I was given Toprol XL the next day which is helping to keep my heart...
... what happens to me . I have WPW, but cannot take the toprol because it can negatively affect my arrythmia since ... But at least the doctor knew when it happened. The toprol gave me asthma so that was another reason why I had...
... and one brought me to the ER last week. I was given Toprol XL the next day which is helping to keep my heart...
- Toprol XL question 11th January 2006
... i am on 200mg of toprol xl. my doctor says to take it in the am. i don't feel...
- medications for PVC's and Anxiety 6th January 2006
... your life expectancy. I have found great relief with TOPROL XL. I tried atenolol and it worked but once a day...
- Atenelol not working 29th December 2005
... it made me feel and my pvc's got worse. I am now on toprol and adjusting better to it....
- Ablation 21st December 2005
... talked to the doctor today and they started me on toprol twice a day. He actually started me on 25mg a day...
- need info and suggestions quick 15th December 2005
... What were you taking the Toprol /Lopressor for? How long had you been on it?
Yes ... , quitting the Toprol suddenly can cause symptoms like yours. Since you...
... What were you taking the Toprol /Lopressor for? How long had you been on it?
Yes ... , quitting the Toprol suddenly can cause symptoms like yours. Since you ... had developed tachycardia and put me at first on me toprol ol 50 mg then after about 1 month he increased it to ... mg .
I did once have to stop suddenly on the me toprol ol for about two weeks then my chest started hurting ... fine and sent me home with another prescription for me toprol ol for only 30 days , which i have just run out of...
- Tiazac 29th November 2005
... lower my heart rate and I had a tickle in my throat, Toprol 100mg worked well but thinned my hair, Norvasc 2.5...
- beta blockers/mvp 29th November 2005
... endocrinologist (i'm hypothyroid) put me on beta blocker toprol pending an appt with a cardiologist. the theory is...
- What meds for pulse rate of 128-129 resting? 20th November 2005
...
Can you recommend a beta blocker? I've been on Toprol and that caused the hair to thin so I stopped taking...
- raised pulse rate 17th November 2005
... is 100+ too and it concerns me.... my doc put me on Toprol 50mg which seemed to be working fine for me but the...
- Low blood pressure..why? 15th November 2005
... effects? my main concern is hair thinning I was on Toprol and it caused my hair to thin.
Thanks,
Snoopgirl...
- Palpitations, Tachycardia and other weird heart sensations -- Share your story! 10th November 2005
... Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia and was put on 25mg of Toprol XL. Since then, my heart has been under control (Oh...
- tachycardia and exercise 8th November 2005
... thing as a perfect heart. I have been taking 25mg of toprol xl for a while now, it worked well but now I am out...
- PVC's 5th November 2005
... :) ). BTW, I have chronic PACs as well. I took Toprol for a couple of years with great success. I just...
- beta blocker and psorisis like rashes???? 30th October 2005
... porcalin skin. About 6 years ago my doctor put me on Toprol XL 50 mg. twice a day. Within a week I started getting ... the back of my arm. I have always thought it was the Toprol . The paper that came with the med. said rash was one...
... I just started taking Toprol a few weeks ago and already had psoriasis before stating ... kind of itches. I was too wondering if maybe the Toprol was the culprit?...
- Help , am very worried 27th October 2005
... Trust me I know from experience, I stopped taking toprol on a Friday and Tuesday morning woke having a heart...
... medicine (only), if you cannot pay. The following is for Toprol XL. It is the same as metoprolol, except it is timed...
- started the Beta Blockers!! 13th July 2005
... wearing the monitor but, he took his first dose of Toprol -XL (25mg) this afternoon.
I'm relieved that this ... on the effects of the beta blockers, specifically Toprol -if you've had any experience with it.
The big question ... One last thing...is it safe to take Xanax while on Toprol ? The doc said that he can continue taking it, but...
... the xanax until you see what several weeks of the toprol is doing. If he feels he needs the tranquilizer then...
... t tolerate but 1/2 of the smallest dose, Cardizem, Toprol and am currently on bisoprolol. There wasn't really...
- Neurocardiogenic Syncope 11th July 2005
... not to worry and would like to try me on low dose of Toprol . I am terrified to try the Toprol that my heart rate...
- Cardiac Arrest at 22 15th June 2005
... Coreg and Enalapril until March, and I began taking toprol in March and discontinued the Coreg and Enalapril...
... Coreg and Enalapril until March, and I began taking toprol in March and discontinued the Coreg and Enalapril...
- cant stop crying when on toprol 13th June 2005
... take atenolol; you'll be in the same boat as with Toprol , IMHO.)...
- Many Different Arrhythmias/Maybe V-tac/Autoimmune Connection 11th June 2005
... and they just keep getting worse with time. I am on Toprol which has helped slow them down but the frequency...
... controlling the palpitations. I am on 150 mg's of Toprol a day and it works pretty good overall but still I...
