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omg my husband and i have noticed my hair in the shower to lots of it everytime i wash my hair i didnt know if it was cuz i have a thyroid problem maybe ill check into it and see if this medicaine is causing me to lose my hair

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-19 04:55:33

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Often times the mechanism or reason for side effects is not known. When a side effect is reported to the manufacturer or FDA, it gets listed in the literature that is provided with the medication.

Unfortunately, some side effects cannot be eliminated or avoided. The good news is that the hair loss can be reversible, so if your doctor thinks you would benefit from another medication, perhaps he/she can switch you.

Posted: 2009-09-21 11:31:02

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It happened to me last April 08. I started taking it and it was so bad i though i'm going to go bald. My cousin also commented to me that she was loosing her hair after she increased her dose at a family picnic after I asked how she was doing. She did not know at the time that I was having problems. I did have to stop and since have gone back on. Now I am not loosing it as bad but my hair is thiner and even the texture has changed. I am on 1/2 the dose I was on last year. My old cardiolgist said that was not a side effect. I thought I'm not going crazy and my thyroid levels were just checked. So I went to the pharmacist and they said yes it was a side effect of the medicine. Then went to a second opinion cardi about my heart problem and asked him about the hair and he said it was absoultly a side effect. He then said I could try a calcium channel blocker instead of a beta blocker. I did wind up at the UOP hospital and that is the doctor I am with now. She also said it was not a side effect. I'm not crazy and my shower keeps getting clogged with hair every week. People have even made comments to me. I said to someone I was loosing my hair due to a medication and she said I noticed but didn't want to say anything. My best girlfriend since childhood was shocked when she saw me and said are they kidding to say you are not loosing your hair. Anyway. The only thing I can suggest is switching medicines. About 6 months after taking the metroprol and stopping my thyroid did come back off and I had to adjust my medicine with that. Good luck

40 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-26 10:25:29

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have copd and took carvelidol for two weeks and it caused increased heart beats and sob. Now i have script for metoprolol er 25mg. Any other copd people here like me taking this heart med. And how did it affect you and copd. My heart feels better since i stopped it. and breathing got better. however once again getting sob here in GA (humidity 76) I am from mountain high colorado and think thats why sob. I have abnormal heart beat and ph and copd with fev1 22. Anyone similar and what meds help you. What helps in this high humiditity. I also have hypothyroid and it is in check with armour.59 yr old lady

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-08-04 19:33:08

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I have been on Lopressor 50mg since i was 19 yrs. old. I have tried several generic brands and they always have bad side effects for me. I have gone back to the brand name everytime. Now i won't even try another generic. I pay for my own meds because insurance will not, but as long as i'm able and know what's best for my self, i will continue to take only the brand name. Be careful!!

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-05 07:45:35

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For Heaven's sake, go to a pain specialist! You may have to "interview" several before you get one that isn't opiophobic. I'm a 61 year old male and have been on Duragesic patches (generic) for 16 years. YOU DON'T NEED TO BE IN CHRONIC PAIN!! Log onto www.painmed.org The American Academy of Pain Medicine. Study it CAREFULLY and they will help you through the "minefield".

61 year old Male

Posted: 2009-07-17 01:02:11

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Please go see the "pain mananegment" doc's, I have had cronic pain for back (severe) for 10 years, go through the same "dependent" argument.... the only ones that can get the pain medication are the kids that don't need it... There is a patch --fda approved for shingles... but i use it for back pain along with the genic duragesic patches that the other response spoke of... these LIDODERM patches (5%) give me more relief than any other medication... they can have effect on heart, but your doctor should be able to say if it is ok to use... some insurances will not cover, because the fda use is shingles, not back pain... when you use them it takes a while for your body to absore the maxium level... they have a web site that is very useful, you wear them for 12 hours on, then 12 hours off.... give them a couple of days, or a week don't judge just from the first day or so... if i had to use ONLY one med it would be the Lidoderm.... the pain management doctors are much better at "pain medication" my dr. gave me a week supply to try and my insurance does pay for it, the web site has a chat area and that were i heard people writing in about it having to be prescribed for "shingles" if you happen to try the duragisc patchs... stay with Generic and try the ones manufactured by "MYLAN" they are much more confortable and i think safer that the larger Brand ones.. the brand fall off "a-lot" found my dog wearing mine once... the generic name is "fentanyl" i have also just started accupuncture and it seems to be helping.. pain is better (some) but i like myself better when i am at a high pain level that the meds aren't controling.... good luck

85 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-02 17:30:04

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Hmmm are you a male or female? You state you are a 58 yr. old female yet sign as a 57 yr old male. I have been taking Toprol XL 50 mg 1x a day for over 10 years. I am a 68 yr old female. I have talked with many women from 55 to 80 about weight gain after menopause regardless of the meds they are taking. It's a fact of life and one has to accomodate ones' caloric intake and adjust the amount of exercise, and kinds of exercise to adjust to the tendency to put on weight. I also don't understand why you had to sit for over a year when it was your wrist that was injured, not your feet or legs. As for the pain in your foot, have you been tested for osteoporosis? I had a similiar complaint while exercising ( walking ) and it turned out to be osteoporosis. Staying off your foot for a long time would help the pain go away. In that you can control your blood pressure naturally is wonderful! I take Toprol to control the symptoms of Mitrol Valve Prolapse and am VERY grateful for an effective medication, and have often wished there was some natural way to address the very uncomfortable effects of MVP. Good Luck to you.

69 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-01 09:35:55

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57 male been taking Metoprolol Tar 25 mg in the evenings to lower my bottom bloodpressure number(7yrs) now the plendil i've been taking for about 14 yrs -mainly I am a high stress person and can't work it off lowering my pressure nevertheless what is your Mitrol Valve prolapse you mention about- is it a human valve or replacement valve and what does the valve do? with me being put on Metoprolol Tar 25 mg I'm wanting to know if I should ask my doctor why my valve is needing this med.-control / I was told it is to keep my bottom number down to normal ranges! Not valve control. Thank you Is there any other info I need to know the perpose of this medication is used for other than the insert info.readings? (do I have a prolaspe problem also ya think.) My father had bad valves * refused to go to the doctors, & passed on at a younger age for that issue belief! You wrote previously the following which is why I'm asking you.
"Toprol to control the symptoms of Mitrol Valve Prolapse and am VERY grateful"

57 year old Male

Posted: 2009-06-04 17:20:19

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You need to eat more often to keep your metabolic rate up to par. I realize it is difficult to eat so at times but breakfast got its name because it is a BREAK from FASTing. Keep almonds in a sm baggie. Eat 10 every couple of hours. Peanut butter on apples, if you can manage the time ,is also a great source of protein with a little something sweet. If allergic to nuts, cheese is ok but constipating and fatty( bad cholesterol ). Farmers cheese might work for you. Also, the Welbutrin as well as many anti depressants can cause wgt. gain. You and your doctor have to figure out what is best for you.

54 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-01 14:24:27

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I take metoprolol ..75mgs. 2 times a day and digoxin and I gained 50 lbs. while taking Paxil..at the same time. When the doseage was raised to 60 mgs., I tried to commit suicide. I obviously didn't die but went off Paxil. I am now on lexapro and have not gained any weight, nor have I had any suicidal thoughts. I would stay away from Paxil. No side effects from the heart meds.

62 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-01 18:04:53

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I had libido problem when I was taking Toporal 25mg. My doc took me off and my libido is normal and am still taking medication for high blood pressure.

46 year old male

46 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-18 20:20:05

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I TAKE Metoprolol AND HAVE FOR SEVERAL YEARS SINCE MY FIRST HEART ATTACK.
I WAS ON 50MG TWICE ADAY FOR YEARS BUT NOW I TAKE JUST 25MG TWICE ADAY.
I NEVER LOSS ANY WEIGHT OR LOMBIDO BECAUSE OF THIS MED.
BUT SOME OF THE OTHER MEDS I TOOK DID. 70YEAR OLD MALE

71 year old Male

Posted: 2009-06-05 15:02:03

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I've been taking toprol XL for just a couple of months due to increased pressure in the Left Ventrical. I have noticed that during my menstral cycle my pulse rate drops significantly, not sure why this would happen, some what concerning.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-14 09:17:34

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I have been taking toprol XL for about 6 months now for sinus tachycardia and other rhythm disturbances and it has worked quite well. I, too, also suffer from extreme pulse rate drops to 54 bpm. and very low drops to 90/58 when I am menstruating. I feel very fatigued, and cold and clammy, but no dizziness or unsteadiness. I mentioned this my cardiologist and he didn't seem concerned, or able to give me an answer. This certainly this can't be normal, can it? I wonder how many other woman who are taking this are suffering from this?

42 year old Female

Posted: 2009-07-24 08:49:19

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The symptoms you are describing, the fatigue, cold sensitivity, low blood pressure and slow pulse rate, are all common side effects of Toprol XL. Up to 3% of patients experience these side effects. Sometimes, they will decrease over time. However, if you are experiencing an increase in your symptoms with your menstrual period and they are affecting your quality of life, you need to discuss your concerns and symptoms with your physician and discuss the timing of the symptoms. It is possible that you have another condition, such as an anemia, during your menstrual period that is contributing to the increase in side effects during that time.

Posted: 2009-08-02 22:26:05

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Thanks for the info on how to get drugs from the manufacturer...I will try it.

By the way, did you see the posting on iGuard that Ethex, Tartrate, Succinate, and all extended release Metoprolols were recalled? I was given Metoprolol recently but the side effects were too hard to deal with so I am now trying Coreg CR., which still gives me some uncomfortable side effects, but it's much better than Metoprolol for me. I may even change to Atenolol if doctor okays it.

Posted: 2009-07-14 18:14:46

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Good luck to you. I have been on Metoprolol 200mg for 2 years and have no problems. I also am a 66 year old female.

66 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-16 20:01:56

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I have taken Toprol XL (Metoprolol Tartrate) on a dosage of 125mg. (one 100 mg. + one 25 mg.) daily for years!! So does my mother and two sisters. We all have no complaints at all! Of course, not every body reacts the same to all drugs. ASK your doctor until you understand well everything he says. If he gets testy, change him/her quickly!! They also make MISTAKES, big ones, being humans. Don't you turn into a guinea pig for him/her!! Good luck!!

65 year old Male

Posted: 2009-05-18 15:59:57

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My husband was told a year and a half ago that he was a diabetic..He started losing weight and went back to the doctor had blood draw and test ran and his doctor told him he was ok..He lose from 210lbs down to 165 lb in this year and a half period...He started turn yellowish looking and went to the emergency room where they admitted him into the hospital and come to find out, he has pancreatic cancer...I do not want to scare you but this cancer is not an easy cancer to detect until it has gotten too far gone...He is in stage 4 of this cancer now...He is taking chemo and it has shrank the tumor down but it has not gone away...At least, I know I have a little more time with him than what the doctors have told us...They predicted 6 months or less...I believe he has longer than that....Get your doctor to look for tumor markers in your blood work....They will know what you are talking about and GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
57 yr old female and husband is 63

58 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-27 00:47:54

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I take Metoprolol 100mg twice a day. No side effects. Before taking the generic, I was on Toprolxl for about 5 years. I am tired alot,but I'm on 8 prescriptions, so any one of them could cause this. I have not lost weight and the doctor would like me to, but it's very hard especially when your 78 yrs old. Good luck !

79 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-27 23:10:27

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I also take toprol XL and have for almost 5 years, I take it because I have a leaky tricuspid valve in the heart and did not wish to have it replaced. I have not lost any weight from taking it and do not seem to be having problems other than always tired, but my doctor says it is not from the toprol. I am a female age 70. I do have arthritis in most of my joints but have had this long before i was on toprol.

71 year old Male

Posted: 2009-06-01 14:33:44

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I'm too taking Metoprolol twice a day and gained weight around 70 pound above my normal weight. I'm think this is for this prescription. Please, any Doctor tell me this is true or false. Thanks: 66 year old male

66 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-16 02:02:58

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79 year old female
I take toprol have gained weight in past 2 years.
Is there a connection?

80 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-16 09:44:27

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I to have gained about 15lbs iin the last year.

37 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-16 17:01:56

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I was taking toprol xl the time released version of toprol and had no problem then for some reason it was pulled and I am now taking regular toprol which is a pill about 1/8 thick and has to be split in half and I have gained about 5 pounds although I am still about 20 pounds overweight since I started taking toprol xl. I started going to Curves to work out and it has helped I have lost inches {about 7} and not so much in weight but feel stronger. Try working out if you can because you will feel better. Let me know how you are doing. Or if you have any more questions.

Barbara

53 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-16 17:53:25

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Toprol doesn't make you gain weight. Eating too much does. Go on a low carb. diet. Toprol affects your heart rate only. Sorry

77 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-16 18:45:54

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Please don't be so quick to make statements you have not researched.
The following is clearly found on the Toprol-XL web site.

There is a risk of worsening cardiac failure during up-titration of the dose of metoprolol succinate extended-release. Patients need to consult their physicians if they experience signs or symptoms of worsening heart failure such as weight gain or increased shortness of breath.

http://www.toprol-xl.com/Index.aspx

39 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-24 02:18:12

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I have taken Toprol for a number of yaers , with an increase last month. With the increase I have gained a few pounds, is this a problem?

John
in Alabama

50 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-17 13:05:41

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I am a 63 year old overweight women who has been on toprol for a few years. It has not made me gain a significant amount of weight. I suggest you ask your doctoe to change your scribe and also to check if some illness could be causing a weight gain, such as your thyroid

64 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-20 12:42:32

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Check with your Doctor. I found that the toprol xl I was taking has lowered my pulse rate so much I turned into a couch potato this past winter. I am just now adjusting the meds and will see if this helps.
FYI-I was at 100mg daily weighing 225--pulse rate was 40. There could also be many other underlings causes as well but dont stop telling your DR until he/she hears exactly what you are saying.

44 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-20 14:01:11

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I'm 56 years old and ever since I've been diagnsed with Hypertension, i've been having problems losing weight. I also take Lopressor, I'm 5'4" and wight 240

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-20 15:51:19

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My husband takes it and he's gained 30 pounds. However, he is on a host of other meds. so I'm not sure which one it is, or if it was just because he was so sedentary since becoming ill. He is moving around better now and hoping his "baby belly" will go away.

57 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-20 17:37:09

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I have been taking Toprol for over 2 years and have not gained weight and I am 65 years old.

66 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-20 17:57:07

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Stop eating so much and start exercising

68 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-20 19:28:14

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Hello ! I had double by-pass surgery about 5 years ago and have been taking Toprol XL ( 25 mg ) three times a day and I haven't gained that kind of weight .

65 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-20 20:11:49

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I too have gained a large amount of weight since I began to take Lopressor. I am at 285 and am only 5'8".

58 years old male

59 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-21 17:30:25

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How long have you been taking it? I too have put on weight -quite a bit since taking toprol. I don't think my eating has changed that much.

75 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-21 19:30:51

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I have taken Toprol XL for several years now and have gained no weight; I still weight what I did when I was in college.

78 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-22 16:31:28

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I have taken Toprol for over 2 years and have had no trouble gaining weight with adequate exercise and a low fat eating meal
menu. 84 yr old male

85 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-24 20:18:36

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I too am gaining weight on toprol/metoprolol/ lopressor. Also have fatigue. South Beach diet and increased physical activity (walking the dog) currently controlling problem. Should report to physician any rapid weight gain per patient education insert.

68 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-25 02:54:07

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I have been on Toprol XL for at least 5 years now . I am 56 years old and have never noticed any side effects. My blood pressure has come down alot.

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-26 16:57:57

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Is weight gain a common side effect of taking Toprol XL?

66 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-26 19:05:34

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I also take toprol but have lost weight because I eat only 100 calories per hour. You'd be amazed how easy it is to get the weight off with this plan. And, you're seldom hungry. In case you are - just fill up on salad till it's time to eat again. That is, salad with few calories, like lettuce, celery, onions, etc.

72 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-04 17:54:50

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The switch from brand to generic is not what caused you to gain weight, it was the increase in dose of the medication. Brand and generic prescriptions have to act exactly the same in the body, including how it is absorbed in order to be considered equivalent.

30 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-29 19:29:55

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I have also gained weight after switching over to metropolol. I also have neck pain. I went to ENT who said it was from acid reflux but the pain is so severe It hurts to touch my neck. I think I'm going to tell my pharmacy that I do not want the generic brand and see if I feel better. I'm 52 years old I take the same dosage. Just wondering if you feel tired all the time.

52 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-29 19:31:32

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I just wanted to give a little info. to you about all the meds your on please be careful about taking so many different drugs at a time I just heard so many bad stories about high blood pressure meds. & how they can cause you to have a heart attack believe it or not the Dr.s don't want us to know because they must get a kick back from all the prescriptions they make out.

Posted: 2009-03-07 22:50:38

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i to was put on this metoprolol among others like lisinopril 2.5 mg ,plavax 75 mg, ecotrin 81 mg. simvastatin 20 mg after a heart attack11/10/08 at the age of 45.and i have weight gain ( 15 lbs ) also have shortness BREATH& Very tired. more problems after heart attack than before heart attack. so what is the problem with the meds.

46 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-08 00:13:24

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run , don't walk or call 911 - i had the same thing and the e.r doctor said women don't have painful heart attacks like men---please run and find a more experienced heart doctor..

Posted: 2009-03-10 23:37:49

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I have had the same problems you are having since I was started on Metoprolol. I got so weak, tired and dizzy that all I did was lie on the sofa all day, sleeping alot and sleeping in bed at night. My girlfriend is a nurse, and she told me one day that she was going to help take care of me since the doctors were letting me die. She said I was white as a sheet, my blood pressure was always too high or too low, I was dehydrated, and losing a lot of weight. The first thing she did was get me started on Gator Aid, and Smart Water. They both have needed electrilites in them. I had to drink 2 bottles in one day, which I hated. By that night I was feeling better. She then got my to take a bubble bath in the jet tub. After the bath I did feel better and the next day I was starting to feel my old self again. Try Gator Aid, especially with Lasix, since it drains your fluid and electrolites with it. Ask your doctor before you drink it though. There may be a reason he doesn't give you electrolites.

73 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-13 20:27:36

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if i were you and the doctor won't do anything for you and you are still having chest pains
you probably should go to your nearest er and be checked,,, i take 100 mg tablet of toprol xL
and the day i saw my doctor which wasn't in and had a differant doctor and he told me to take mine at bedtime cause it would make me very sleepy during the after noon plus i beleive it makes one gain weight too,anyways i would go to the nearest er to be checked if you are still experincing chest pain...good luck on what you choose to da.

58 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-25 21:27:41

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I had been on Metoprolol for about a year and have experienced weight gain and swollen ankles and feet.I went to the cardiologist yesterday and he switched my medication to carvedilol. This seems to be controlling my blood pressure better. I checked it this morning and it was finally normal.I am hoping the swelling will go down also.

I am 86 years old.

86 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-02 09:52:55

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Are you taking a combination Metoprolol? There is a difference in the reaction between the Metoprolol Tartrate and the Metoprolol Succinate ( I think I spelled that correctly) To put it in brand names, the difference between Toprol and Lopressor, they aren't the same. So it may not be the Metoprolol but the other drug that is combined with it... I personally hope the at Toprol XL is brought back soon because Lopressor didn't work well on me when I was younger let alone now that I am in my 40's.

49 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-03 21:27:06

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YES! I too was on Toprol for a few years, and I felt fine. I had to switch due to the recall, and I started on Lopressor 50 mg about 1 month ago. I had to see my Doctor yesterday because I have been feeling so crummy: Weakness, dizziness, sweaty, cold and clammy skin, rapid heart rate, yet my blood pressure is about 100/60. As the evenings progress, my BP drops to around 88/55. I always felt faint. So, Last Wednesday, I called my Dr. and she told me to stop taking it. I spent the last week dealing with my bp jumping all over the place - I'm beat! So, I went to see her, and she told me to just take 1/2 pill at night. I am afraid to start it again... Even though I hadnt taken a pill in 9 days, i still get the extremely low numbers and associated symptoms. Please bring back Toprol XL!!! Thanks!

44 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-10 12:56:38

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Im with you I hate this Toprol I have to take 1/2 in the am and in thr pm. I dont feel as well as I did on the Torprol xl. I hope they bring it back

53 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-16 18:06:04

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I have been on toprol since 1/2003, and I have been gaining weight steadily. I have now gained almost 100 lbs!!!!!

46 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-17 10:38:56

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I have been on toprol for a long time too. I take 150mg daily and I have gained 125 pounds since I have been taking it. I never understood why ??

46 year old female

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-27 09:18:35

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Weight gain has been reported in approximately 10% of iGuard member who took Toprol. There are many causes of weight gain such as a change in diet, descreased activity level, thyroid condition or drug induced. It is a good idea to discuss this problem with your doctor to find out the cause of the weight gain and to manage it properly.

Posted: 2009-04-03 10:02:28

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Common side effects of metoprolol includes dizziness, fatigue and weight gain. Approximately 10% of iGuard members taking metoprolol reported the side effects of weight gain and fatigue and 5% reported dizziness. If you have more concerns about the side effects of this medication, it is a good idea to follow up with your doctor to discuss your concerns.

Posted: 2009-03-16 12:01:12

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I am a 62 year old and have been taking metoprolol for about three years. The most common side effects are dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when rising suddenly to a standing position; decreased sexual ability;unusual fatigue, weakness, or drowsiness; insomnia. Serious side effects are shortness of breath; wheezing; irregular heartbeat(50 beats per minuteor less);chest pain or tightness; swelling of the ankles, feet or lower legs; mental depression. If these symptons occur call your doctor immediatley.
This information comes from the consumer guide to drugs by The John Hopkins Medical
Center.

64 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-28 20:32:30

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I am a 58 year old woman and have been 200 mg. for more than a year and also have experienced weight gain even though I have altered my eating habbits to eat considerable less the what most have called eating like a bird. To date I have gone from 115 to 128 but was as high as 132. Which by the way doesn't look good on someone who is 4' 11 1/2" tall. I have had a persistent cough, hair loss, sleeping problems and tingling around my mouth...but I feel wonderful. I also am taking Spironolact 25mg: Lisinopril 20 mg: Simvastation 40 mg.:Folic Acid 1 mg.: Singulair 10 mg. and Premarin 1.25 mg.
Here is the best explaination I have found on Metoprolol side effects:

METOPROLOL-ORAL (cont.)


SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, tiredness, diarrhea, unusual dreams, trouble sleeping, or vision problems as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. This drug may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: symptoms of a very slow heartbeat (e.g., persistent dizziness, fainting, unusual fatigue), bluish discoloration of the fingers and toes, numbness/tingling/swelling of the hands or feet, decreased sexual ability, reversible hair loss, mental/mood changes, trouble breathing, cough, unexplained or sudden weight gain, increased thirst, increased urination. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever, yellowing skin or eyes, stomach pain, dark urine, persistent nausea. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

59 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-02 19:22:54

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I think that your suspicion is probably right. I've thought the same thing myself. I am in my early 50's and have been on metoprolol for about 5 years. During that time I have noticed that weight seemed to go on a lot easier, I think due to the medication in part (In my case age and hormones may play a part also).The metoprolol was perscribed for me because of a rapid heartbeat, no actual heart problem or high blood pressure. About 2 years ago, I decided to seriously "attack" my weight problem and through really hard work & diligent food management I was able to lose 20 pounds over 6 months time. I felt great and at a yearly checkup with my primary care doctor asked him if he thought I could cut my metoprolol pills(50mg taken twice a day) in half each time(25 mg & 25mg). He agreed, so I tried it. I kept up with my exercise routine & diet and dropped more weight that seemed to come off easier.I would suggest that you talk with your doctor and see if you are taking too high of a mg pill.
It does slow down the heartrate (and I assume the metabolism). Don't try anything on your own without checking with your doctor first, but suggest it to him. See what happens.

Posted: 2009-02-25 23:14:11

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I've been on metropolol for about 3 years, and my weight has been stable. I don't even get to exercise as much as I should-maybe you should try to find out if there is another cause for the weight gain, or it may affect males differently than females
67 year old female

68 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-04 18:11:53

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I have been on Toprol-XL & Diovan HCT for 7 years. My weight was stable until my pharmacy began substituting Metropolol & I too have seen a steady weight gain even with increased activity.

50 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 14:48:06

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I've seen a weight gain since taking metoprolol. The weight came after toprol was substituted by metoprolol. I'll have to take the weight gain because the benefits for me are worth a littl extra weight.

58 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 00:57:26

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I am a 55 year old female and have gained about 10 pounds in the last 6 months. I just saw this note about weight gain with Metropolol. And my weight gain coincides with the change from Toprol XL to the generic Metropolol. My diet has not changed and I work out 4 to 5 times a week so I could not figure out why I was gaining weight.

I just recently renewed my prescription and I specifically told my doctor I did not want the generic substitute for Toprol XL because of the size of the tablet. Then I came home and had the letter about Metropolol being recalled and found these comments about weight gain.

Posted: 2009-03-07 15:35:20

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I'm a 37-year-old female. I have been on Metoprolol for about a year and a half and have been eating the same diet and have been continuously gaining weight. I have never had a weight problem before. I'm considering going off the medication because of the weight gain. I use metoprolol to regulate my heart rate and prevent fainting episodes due to autonomic dysfunction.

Posted: 2009-03-08 22:46:35

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I also take metoprolo and have went from 137 to 144. I can't seem to loose the extra weight.
It doesn't matter if I exercise or eat less.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-17 22:56:36

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I was put on Metoprolol about a year ago due to heart palpatations. During that time I took it which was about 8 months, I gained 15 lbs. (on my 5'2 frame) but didn't attribute it to the meds. I am hypoglycemic, so I am very aware of everything I eat and my sugar levels and I don't eat a lot of junk. The last couple of months I was taking it, I experienced dizziness, depression, extreme fatigue and other symptoms of the like. My doc decided to wean me off the Metoprolol due to those symptoms. That was in Oct. I had a follow up appt in Dec. and had dropped 4 lbs. Yay! It was only then that I realized the med. had caused my weight gain. Over the past 4 months, I have dropped the 15 lbs. without changing my diet or exercise regimen at all. Just happy to be off the med. and my weight down and most importantly, I feel a heck of a lot better. The heat palpatations have not returned as of yet and is being monitored. In my opinion, not a very good medication to take!

36 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-18 14:36:02

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I've been on Toprol and then Metropolol for quite a while, and have not noticed any weight gain from the medicine.

Posted: 2009-03-18 19:06:40

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I to have trouble with my weight. Can't work out but I changed my diet even more (insulin diabetic),

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-23 23:17:06

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Weight gain is a side effect of any beta-blocker. Metoprolol is supposed to be more cardiac specific so it should have less side effects than others like Atenolol. It really comes down to your body and how it reacts to the drug. Try increasing your fiber and water intake if it slows down your digestion as that may be the cause of the weight gain. The longer food remains in your small intestines the more absorption increases and can lead to weight gain without any changes in diet.

30 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-29 19:27:15

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Check this (IGuard) web site for the info on the recall of Metroprol. One of the makers of this drug recalled theirs because of some kind of screw-up, so maybe that is your problem. Call the pharmacy that gave you the medication and ask them what is going on.

Posted: 2009-03-02 12:47:11

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what is the black box information

39 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-17 07:48:24

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Diovan and metoprolol may be taken by someone with sulfa allergy. Although rare, it is important to note that people may have an allergic reaction to their medication regardless of having a sulfa allergy. If you ever experience itching, rash or difficulty breathing when starting a new medication, follow up with your doctor as soon as possible.

Posted: 2009-02-23 11:06:41

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Vivid dream are one of the side effects of Metoprolol. Shaking, tingling or racing heart could also be anxiety attacks. Go to the cardiologist so they can straigten everything out. I find I feel worse at night and sometimes wake up with the racing heart and tingling in my hands. I think I may be having some anxiety with my palpitation problems.

40 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-06 23:07:24

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Thank you for your reply. I was thinking that I could be having anxiety attacks, too. It seems that if that is what I am experiencing it is only when my blood pressure is really high. I haven't done much research into that yet, to see if the two are related. It really is a horrible feeling...unlike anything that I have felt before!

31 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-08 22:20:23

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You need to see a cardiologist. I have supraventricular tachycardia that was masked by metoprolol for many years. (Supraventricular Tachycardia also known as SVT makes your heart go fast.) The cardiologist will have to do tests to find out if this is what you have. I was 28 when I was diagnosed. (I am 35 now, and my SVT is controlled by medication....)

Posted: 2009-02-10 19:34:24

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I am a 47 yr old female who began taking Toprol XL 25 for hbp about 7 years ago with no adverse side effects. I switched to the generic Metoprolol 25 about 18 months ago. This past November, I begtan to occasionally experience shortness of breath and sharp pains in my chest. By the end of January these symptoms were occuring with enough frequency that I decided to see my doctor. I had a normal ekg, my blood work looked great and I have no family history of premature heart desease. I'll be doing a stress test next week, but my doctor just can't believe I would have heart desease considering my age and health condition. This drug recall has me wondering if the Metoprolol has brought on these symptoms. I'm in the process of trying to report my symptoms to the Ethex Corp.

Posted: 2009-02-11 14:01:11

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Try adding an extra pillow, and if you are having pain in your chest, neck, and upper back, you need to go to an emergency room. And wow, that is a lot of Toprol, aren't you super sleepy? Most women's heart problems are on the right side of the heart, who knows why. I hope you get a good cardiologist. If the stress test and the echo doesn't show anything, and this keeps up, INSIST on a catherization so they can go in there and find out what it is. I kept playing their game of non invasive tests for over a year, finally had a heart attack, then they decided maybe I really did have pain in my chest.

Posted: 2009-03-02 12:41:19

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Female 58: Since starting Metoprolol,have been having alot of problems,with fatigue,night and sometime day fast heart beat and vivid nightmares.The fast heart beats had been suffering frmo them all my life,but about 8 years ago had a special surgery to remove them,but this medication has started them all over again, the bad part about this ones,is that i do not feel them coming,so I can not stop them like I use to,the only way i know that i had them is I am bathe in sweat,have a strange feeling within me and i am also very tired. Have has stress testing,echocardiograms,ekg's and everything comes back normal.
Have always been an active mom,especially when your daughter is a cheerleader,but nowI only want to sleep. And Doctor just keeps saying it will go away. Yea right

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-04 06:52:22

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To 60 Y/O Female:
As a person very familar with Toprol-XR this drug is actually adding protection for your Blood Pressure and your CardioVascular system.You should follow up with a cardiologist ASAP for the "pressure" your having especially when you forget to take the Toprol. This is very important!
70 yr. old female

Posted: 2009-03-04 08:53:26