What is metoprolol XL 50 mg used for?

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Does metoprolol affect vision?

Visual disturbances: Visual side effects reported when taking Metoprolol include: Blurred vision which may cause difficulty in focussing on objects both near and far. This is due to the fact that beta blockers like metoprolol can lower intraocular pressure (IOP) by decreasing fluid production in the eye6.

Is Toprol XL the same as metoprolol?

Metoprolol succinate is also known by the brand name Toprol XL. It is the extended-release form of metoprolol. Metoprolol succinate is approved to treat high blood pressure, chronic chest pain, and congestive heart failure.

What are the uses of Toprol XL?

Uses of Toprol XL: It is used to treat high blood pressure. It is used to treat chest pain or pressure. It is used to treat heart failure (weak heart). It may be given to you for other reasons.

What is the dosage for Toprol-XL?

Individualize the dosage of Toprol-XL. The usual initial dosage is 100 mg daily, given in a single dose. Gradually increase the dosage at weekly intervals until optimum clinical response has been obtained or there is a pronounced slowing of the heart rate.

How many milligrams of metoprolol are in Toprol XL?

Toprol-XL Description. Each pellet acts as a separate drug delivery unit and is designed to deliver metoprolol continuously over the dosage interval. The tablets contain 23.75, 47.5, 95 and 190 mg of metoprolol succinate equivalent to 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg of metoprolol tartrate, USP, respectively.

What happens if you crush Toprol XL in half?

Do not chew or crush. You may break the tablet in half. Do not chew or crush. Keep taking Toprol XL (metoprolol extended-release tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. What do I do if I miss a dose? Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.