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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Toprol Xl

Toprol Xl has 53 Side Effects total
23 are Life Threatening
5 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Toprol Xl
 
Toprol Xl is also known by the generic name Metoprolol Succinate


USES:
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.


Toprol Xl has 23 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Chronic Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Constriction of Blood Vessels of the Extremities - Peripheral Vasoconstriction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Gangrene is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Heart Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Low Platelet Count and Bleeding from Immune Response - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Peyronie's Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Psoriasiform Eruption is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Critical Seriousness - Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Toprol Xl

Toprol Xl has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Toprol Xl
Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Toprol Xl

Toprol Xl Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Toprol Xl has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):
Toprol Xl has 1 severe interactions with Arbutamine. Click here to see them
Toprol Xl has 1 severe interactions with Artemether-Lumefantrine. Click here to see them
Toprol Xl has 1 severe interactions with Coartem. Click here to see them
Toprol Xl has 1 severe interactions with Genesa. Click here to see them

Toprol Xl has interactions of serious seriousness with 98 drug(s).

Toprol Xl has interactions of moderate seriousness with 753 drug(s).

Toprol Xl has interactions of unknown seriousness with 27 drug(s).

Toprol Xl has 24 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Toprol Xl.

Toprol Xl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Acute Asthma Attack - Asthma Attack is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Suddenly Serious Symptoms of Heart Failure is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Cardiogenic Shock - Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Complete Atrioventricular Block - Complete Heart Block is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Second Degree Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Sick Sinus Syndrome is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Sinus Bradycardia is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Relative Contraindications 

Anaphylaxis occuring from Desensitization to Allergens - Anaphylactic Shock due to Allergy Shots is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease - Bronchospasm is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

First Degree Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Poor Metabolizer due to Cytochrome p450 CYP2D6 Variant is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Contraindication Warnings 

Depression is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Pheochromocytoma - Tumor of Adrenal Gland Causing High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Psoriasis is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Raynaud's Phenomenon - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes is a contraindication of Toprol Xl.

Toprol Xl has 8 related brands and strengths:
 
Metoprolol Succinate Er 100 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Metoprolol Succinate Er 200 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Metoprolol Succinate Er 25 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Metoprolol Succinate Er 50 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Toprol Xl 100 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Toprol Xl 200 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Toprol Xl 25 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Toprol Xl 50 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Toprol Xl - Symptoms of overdose may include
very slow heartbeat, severe dizziness, severe weakness, fainting, trouble breathing.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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