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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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working good. taking 2 times a day.
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If you miss a dosage it can raise your heart rate and possibly cause a heart attack
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Did not work as primary therapy. Providing protection against LBBB
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My systolic number usually runs higher. Can't seem to get that one down.
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The dosage of this keeps going up also to help control the AFib.
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been on it for four yrs, still will go into afib but heartrate is lower than without it
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keeps my afib under control still happens but beats per minute stays under 200
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side effects are hard to deal with, but it controls the SVT
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Wow! Only on 25mg and it really gives the heart a more powerful beat...nourishing all my organs. Feel better and no
more E.D. Skin is better, thinking of having the dose increased since I respond so well to the drug.
more E.D. Skin is better, thinking of having the dose increased since I respond so well to the drug.
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Betalol. Makes me tired but slowed my pulse down.
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Discussions
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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]
