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What is the drug Toprol used for?

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What is the drug Toprol 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.

What are the side effects of taking Toprol?

SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, and slow heartbeat may occur. Decreased sexual ability has been reported infrequently….Common side effects may include:

  • dizziness, tired feeling;
  • depression, confusion, memory problems;
  • nightmares, trouble sleeping;
  • diarrhea; or.
  • mild itching or rash.

Can Toprol raise blood pressure?

Metoprolol oral tablet can be used either as a short-term drug or a long-term drug. It comes with serious risks if you don’t take it as prescribed. If you stop taking the drug or don’t take it at all: You risk: increasing your blood pressure.

Does metoprolol affect your sleep?

Class II Beta Blockers The lipophilic agents include metoprolol, pindolol and propranolol. These three agents readily cross the BBB and affect sleep quality by increasing the number of awakenings as well as the amount of awake time after onset of sleep.

Is it better to take metoprolol at night or morning?

Your doctor may advise you to take your first dose before bedtime because it could make you feel dizzy. If you do not feel dizzy after the first dose, take metoprolol in the morning. If you have metoprolol more than once a day, try to space the doses evenly throughout the day.

Can 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).

What is the difference between Toprol and 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.