Brands > Toprol-XL
| 24 HR Metoprolol 100 MG Extended Release Tablet | 24 HR Metoprolol 200 MG Extended Release Tablet |
| 24 HR Metoprolol 25 MG Extended Release Tablet | 24 HR Metoprolol 50 MG Extended Release Tablet |
| Formulation: | 24 HR Metoprolol 50 MG Extended Release Tablet |
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| Rating: | Poor |
| Continuing Use: | No |
| Duration: | 6 Months |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 55 |
| Weight: | 198 lb / 90 kg |
My doctor put me on Toprol after I experienced a run of Ventricular Tachacardia (rapid heartbeat). Basically the drug slowed my heart down. My experience with the drug was very bad. My muscles hurt when I tried to do anything physical because my heart was not beating fast enough to supply oxygen for my muscles. I began to gain weight especially around my middle and my hair started to thin out. All of these were side effects of the drug. I stopped taking the drug because I could not tolerate the side effects.
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| Rating: | - |
| Continuing Use: | - |
| Duration: | - |
| Gender: | - |
| Age: | - |
| Weight: | - |
I was put on Toprol 40 mg following a heart attack. I did not have high blood pressure, but beta blockers are appropriate anyway. The problem I had with this medication (at this dose) was I was exhausted all the time. It really knocked me out. When a nurse found out what I was taking and how much, she said no wonder I was so tired, and recommended that I talk to my doctor about a lower dose. He switched me to Atenolol 25 mg, and I felt better. I'm not sure why he switched brands as well as dose, but the atenolol is MUCH less expensive.
| Formulation: | 24 HR Metoprolol 100 MG Extended Release Tablet |
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| Rating: | Life Changing |
| Continuing Use: | Yes |
| Duration: | 7 Years |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 51 |
| Weight: | 198 lb / 90 kg |
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure at an early age, but that wasn't my only problem. I also suffer from tachycardia; sometimes my heart rate was so high I couldn't even count it.
I went through quite a few different medications trying to find one that was right. Metoprolol not only regulates my blood pressure, but it controls the rapid heartbeat. As long as I take it at the same time every day, I don't have any problems at all. It really has changed my life.