General Information on Toprol XL

Toprol XL is a beta blocker indicated for the treatment of hypertension as well as angina. The generic and chemical name of Toprol XL is metoprolol.

As a beta blocker, Toprol XL affects blood circulation in the veins, arteries and the heart. It relaxes the blood vessels and allows blood to flow easily through the body and heart.

Apart from the medical conditions stated above, you may also buy Toprol XL online to prevent and treat heart attacks. You may buy Toprol XL for other medical purposes as well, but only with a valid prescription from your doctor.

Side effects of Toprol XL

You must not buy Toprol XL if you have previously suffered from an allergy to metoprolol. Signs of an allergy to Toprol XL would include the appearance of hives, swollen face and throat, and breathing difficulty. Toprol XL must also be avoided if you suffer from severe heart problems, such as sick sinus syndrome and heart block.

Toprol XL is known to slow your reaction time and impair your thinking. You must therefore be careful while performing activities that require a lot of concentration and alertness. Examples of such activities include operating machinery and driving. You must also avoid consuming alcohol while you are on Toprol XL, as this side effect can become even worse.

You may experience serious side effects after taking Toprol XL, such as those given below:

• Chest pain or fluttering or pounding in the chest
• Fainting, lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath even after mild exertion
• Nausea, swelling of the feet and hands
• Upper stomach pain, dark colored urine, itching, loss of appetite, clay-like stools, jaundice
• Wheezing, breathing problems
• Cold feeling in the feet and hands
• Confusion, depression, hallucinations, memory problems
• Easy bleeding or bruising, unusual bleeding from the rectum, vagina, mouth or nose, red or purple colored pinpoints under the skin

Other mild side effects caused by Toprol XL include the following:

• Nervousness, anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Drowsiness, headache, tiredness
• Reduced sex drive, impotence
• Dry mouth, heartburn, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea

Dosage of Toprol XL

Toprol XL is available as an oral tablet in the following strengths- Toprol XL 50mg, Toprol XL 100mg and Toprol XL 200mg. The dosage of Toprol XL to be taken will be determined by your doctor after a complete evaluation of your condition. You must only stick to the prescribed dosage, and you must not allow anyone else to take this medication even if they seem to have the same problem.

Toprol XL is preferably taken along with or immediately after food. The tablet can be split into two if your doctor has recommended you to do so. However, the medication- whether a full or half tablet- has to be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing it. By chewing or crushing Toprol XL, you increase the risk of releasing too much metoprolol in the body, which may result in an overdose.

Interactions

Toprol XL may interact with several over the counter and prescribed drugs, including cold medicines, MAO inhibitors, diabetes medicines, anti-malaria medicines, depression medicines, diuretics, etc.