What is the best time of day to take Toprol XL?

When to take TOPROL-XL. Take your medicine at about the same time each day, preferably together with the morning meal. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect.

Is Toprol a good beta-blocker?

Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) is a beta blocker. It slows down your heart rate. This makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and helps lower blood pressure. It also allows your heart to use less oxygen, which can help with chest pain.

Does Toprol make you sleepy?

See also Warning section. Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, and slow heartbeat may occur. Decreased sexual ability has been reported rarely. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Does Toprol make you gain weight?

Yes. Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some beta blockers, especially the older ones, such as atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL). The average weight gain is about 2.6 pounds (about 1.2 kilograms).

Can metoprolol cause hair loss?

Blood pressure medications Beta blockers, including the following, can cause hair loss: metoprolol (Lopressor)

Does Toprol XL lower blood pressure?

Toprol-XL is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension ( high blood pressure ). Toprol-XL is also used to lower your risk of death or needing to be hospitalized for heart failure. Toprol-XL may also be used for indications not in this medication guide.

What conditions does Toprol XL treat?

High blood pressure

  • Chest pain (angina)
  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack

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    Wellbutrin and Viibryd are two SSRIs that don’t have this side effect. Or try exercise. Tens of millions of Americans use beta blockers such as propranolol and metoprolol with great benefit

    Can you take Toprol XL twice a day?

    can you remember to take it twice a day …at the proper time? If so, then you can ask your doctor for the chance to try it. Toprol XL is designed to release over a 24 hour time period…so instead of taking immediate release metoprolol twice a day one can take the same dosage once/day.