Join Now
(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
Members)
find Metoprolol helpful
Metoprolol Reviews
Working / Worked
this medicines works well for me
Working / Worked
50 mg daily
Working / Worked
Been taking it for years. Suffering from other things, don't know what's related to what.
Working / Worked
When added to my other meds it brought my pressure right down.
Working / Worked
I completely stopped my racing heart, tremors and breathlessness.. It was a lifesaver!
Working / Worked
This was prescribed before having my TSH levels checked. It worked on a little and had to increase it a few times. 50mg.
Working / Worked
Heart rate reduced form 160-180 down to 80 so it must be working Fibrillation still present
Working / Worked
I guess??
Working / Worked
I just feel tired.
Working / Worked
works well
Showing 51 - 60 of 319 Reviews
Discussions
-
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]
