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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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used for BP but gives me the shakes at times. Am not sure if really works. Think I might change MD
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It seems to work if I take alone and not eat or drink anything with ,sometimes though on long stressful days I feel like it wears off.
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Working so far according to the med literature the longer you take it the better off you are.
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was given for high blood pressure
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flet tired a lot
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half dose/no side effects
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was originally on atenolol, had sexual side effects. now on metoprolol, no sexual side effects, but seems to make me a little tired.
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It helps to keep my HBP in check.Everytime I have my BP checked itspretty good. With out it my BP is skyhigh.
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so far its 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]
