Toprol-XL is sooooo bad for a person that it should NOT be used. I have--gained 50-pounds;badly swollen feet and ankles;rash and itching on ankles,feet and legs;extreme fatigue and sleepy;cannot drink alcohol or I am narcoleptic;severe shortness of breath; depression;and--my doctor does not believe me and thinks it is the only med. to use and that works, so she (and my cardio dr.) just says, "just use it." I think my local drug pharmacist could better prescribe. Have taken it for maybe 6-years for h.b.p.;heart and tremors--I think it makes the tremors worse. Have not felt like myself (or felt good) since taking it. Don't know what to do. Any good suggestions by dr.;pharmacist;public would be appreciated. You can refer to me as-- HELP B.S. Published: February 21, 2008 ::

Not sure if it is the medication, but since taking it, all my joints ache. My knees, hands, neck and back all seem to be inflamed. I would like to know if other have these symptoms. Published: February 10, 2008 ::

Over the two years that I have been taking this Topral XL 50 I have gained 40 pds. I have been VERY CAREFUL about the food I eat and still have gained weight. I am very upset about this. Published: June 10, 2008 ::

I've been taking 50mgs of Toprol for around 7 years for high blood pressure and irregular heart beat. Works fine but my hands and feet are always cold. I've gained weight too... Published: November 22, 2007 ::

WEIGHT GAIN IS A PROBLEM FOR ME Published: September 22, 2007 ::

The TOPROL/METOPROLOL recall is mainly for the generic drug which is manufactured by ETHEX pharm. and SANDOZ pharm. The generic manufactured by PAR pharmaceutical is OK. The brand drug TOPROL-XL is manufactured by Astra Zeneca pharm. and I understand that PAR pharm. is also alligned with Astra Zeneca. either one appears a good choice. These generic (junk pills) were investigated and reported by both CONSUMER LABS (White Plains NY) and THE PEOPLES PHARMACY in April of last year. What was the FDA doing??? Published: February 06, 2009 ::

I have been taking Toprol XL 50 for 3 yrs. for pre-hypertension - 140/90. Now average 120/70. Switched to metoprolol generic recently, no differences noted. I love this stuff for the positive side effects: greatly reduced anxiety and I am not as quick to anger as before. In my profession I frequently speak before large audiences and occasionally do live or taped television interviews. With metoprolol my performance anxiety (stage fright) is now gone. I have not experienced any negative side effects from this medication. Published: April 30, 2008 ::

It was very effective in controlling blood pressure. However, after taking it for a time I began to experience pain and cramping in my hands, then lower back pain, then pain in my knee. I feel there is a relationship between the drug and inflamation of the joints. Published: March 06, 2008 ::

This medication works well. However, as the warning reads, don't stop taking it cold turkey. I had an ocassion where I ran out of the RX and couldnt get it refilled immediately.The results were that I couldn't walk one block without stoping to rest. I felt tired, dizzy and some minor pains in my chest doing the most simplest of things like standing or a short walk to the kitchen. Becareful ! Published: June 10, 2008 ::

Dizzy, lack of sex drive, touble sleeping,short of breath, and bad dreams Published: January 06, 2008 ::