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(also known as Lopressor, Toprol, Seleken, Selokeen, Betaloc, Corvitol)
Metoprolol is a selective beta1 receptor blocker used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system. It is marketed under the brand name Lopressor by Novartis, and Toprol (in the USA), Seleken or Selokeen (elsewhere) by "Betaloc" AstraZeneca and as Corvitol by Berlin-Chemie AG. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) | 110 |
84% |
| High Blood Pressure | 62 |
98% |
| Arrhythmias | 29 |
83% |
| Angina | 26 |
96% |
| Heart Attack | 8 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (318
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Metoprolol Reviews
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It didn't work for me, and gave me a boatload of side effects. Exhaustion, rapid heart beats, decreased sex drive, did I mention exhaustion?
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Use to make me tired my body seems to have adjusted well to it
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no problems
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had been taking this for my blood pressure, 1/2 tablet per day, no side effects.
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idk i guess ...Bad dreams though but im not passing out still get elivated heart rates
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95mg Daily. Makes me tired but keeps my heart beat regular
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Had to break pills in half (25mg) because of insmnia and nightmares
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helps alot! doesnt zone you out helps keep the hum of anxiety quiet
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for anxiety. works great!
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It does help keep my blood pressure under control but I tend to tire easily. No other side effects.
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Lopressor, SVT, and PE
PE caused heart rate to go sky high (220 beats per minute). Controlled in ICU with Lopressor IV drip. Discharged on Metoprolol 50 mg twice daily. St... [More] -
Metoprolol?
Hi Bellaboo- I don't take Metoprolol for anxiety but I do take it for an ventricular tachycarida which is a heart condition- but i have heard that... [More] -
Lopressor
anyone else take lopressor for a rapid heart rate? I am currently taking 200mg a day for mine.. it is working gr eat.. but if i forget a dose ,, I su... [More] -
Toprol XL
Does anyone know anything about Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate is the generic name) and pregnancy? My regular Dr and my RE both said it was ok during... [More] -
Toprol ~~~
Anyone have experience with this for anxiety? My doc just prescribed it for me. Any side effect? Was it helpful, I would love/need to know Thank you ... [More]
