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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) | 109 |
83% |
| High Blood Pressure | 62 |
98% |
| Arrhythmias | 29 |
83% |
| Angina | 26 |
96% |
| Heart Attack | 8 |
100% |
Overall, 91% (317
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Metoprolol Reviews
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Yes it slows my heart down..very difficult to get used tobut now I am
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I take brosprolol its a stop up from metoprolol
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made a huge difference with palpatations and blood pressure
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I'm having insomnia. Is this normal for this medication?
Working / Worked
Among many meds in time did not work
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Working / Worked
Works to a degree. Still have episodes. Less frequent. May simply be less aware of them.
Working / Worked
The doctor keeps increasing the dose.
I think it helps.
Particularly at night. No side effects that I know of.
I think it helps.
Particularly at night. No side effects that I know of.
Working / Worked
Not sure I need all this medication. I have always had a fast heart beat and the doctors jumped to conclusion I have A-fib. Never took medicine and am now on 4 kinds.
Working / Worked
It seems to have been working
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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]
