toprol xl and metoprolol
(me TOE proe lole)
Lopressor, Toprol XL
What is the most important information I should know about metoprolol?
• Do not stop taking metoprolol without first talking to your doctor toprol xl and metoprolol. Stoppingmetoprolol abruptly may cause your condition to become worse toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Call your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities toprol xl and metoprolol. Metoprolol may cause dizziness or drowsiness toprol xl and metoprolol. If you experiencedizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities toprol xl and metoprolol.
What is metoprolol?
• Metoprolol is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers toprol xl and metoprolol. Beta-blockersaffect the heart and circulatory system toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Metoprolol is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), to treatchest pain (angina), to treat heart failure, and to reduce the risk that a heartattack will recur toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Metoprolol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide toprol xl and metoprolol.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking metoprolol?
• Before taking metoprolol, tell your doctor if you have
· asthma;
· a heart problem such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heartblock, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, heart failure, and others;
· diabetes;
· depression;
· thyroid disease;
· kidney disease;
· liver disease; or
· any type of circulatory disease toprol xl and metoprolol.
• You may not be able to take metoprolol, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Metoprolol is in the FDA pregnancy category C toprol xl and metoprolol. This means that it isnot known whether metoprolol will harm an unborn baby toprol xl and metoprolol. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Metoprolol passes into breast milk in small amounts and may affect anursing baby toprol xl and metoprolol. Do not take metoprolol without first talking to your doctor ifyou are breast-feeding a baby toprol xl and metoprolol.
How should I take metoprolol?
• Take metoprolol exactly as directed by your doctor toprol xl and metoprolol. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Take metoprolol with food or immediately following a meal toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Do not crush or chew the extended-release tablets and capsules (e.g.,Toprol XL) toprol xl and metoprolol. The tablets can be divided in half if prescribed by your doctorand the half tablet should be swallowed whole, without crushing or chewing toprol xl and metoprolol. These tablets are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in thebody toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Do not stop taking metoprolol without first talking to your doctor toprol xl and metoprolol. Stoppingmetoprolol abruptly may cause your condition to become worse toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat toprol xl and metoprolol.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember toprol xl and metoprolol. If it is almost time forthe next dose however, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose toprol xl and metoprolol. Do not take a double dose of this medication toprol xl and metoprolol.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Symptoms of a metoprolol overdose include a slow heart beat, shortnessof breath, fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion, nausea, and vomiting toprol xl and metoprolol.
What should I avoid while taking metoprolol?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities toprol xl and metoprolol. Metoprolol may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blood pressure changes toprol xl and metoprolol. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Use alcohol cautiously toprol xl and metoprolol. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile you are taking this medication toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication beforehaving surgery toprol xl and metoprolol.
What are the possible side effects of metoprolol?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingmetoprolol and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives);
· wheezing or shortness of breath;
· an unusually slow or irregular heartbeat;
· swelling of the feet and lower legs;
· leg pain or cramping;
· sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in oneweek);
· chest (heart) pain;
· unusually cold or blue feet and hands; or
· skin rash toprol xl and metoprolol.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking metoprolol and talk to your doctor:
· fatigue or confusion;
· headache or dizziness;
· weak pulse or mildly slow heart rate;
· diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, or vomiting;
· depression; or
· nightmares toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur toprol xl and metoprolol. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome toprol xl and metoprolol.
What other drugs will affect metoprolol?
• Before taking metoprolol, tell your doctor if you are taking
· a heart medication such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine(Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cardizem, DilacorXR), clonidine (Catapres), digoxin (Lanoxin), doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel(Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), or terazosin (Hytrin);
· a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase,Glynase), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucophage);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), ketoprofen (Orudis,Orudis KT, Oruvail), and others;
· a respiratory medication such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil, Volmax,others), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol(Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), or theophylline (Theo-Dur,Theochron, Theolair, others), and others;
· the stomach medication cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); or
· prescription or over-the-counter cough medicines, cold medicines, ordiet pills toprol xl and metoprolol.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with metoprololor affect your condition toprol xl and metoprolol. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products toprol xl and metoprolol.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about metoprolol written forhealth professionals that your may read toprol xl and metoprolol.
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