Drug Name: TOPROL
Pronounced: TOP-roll
Chemical names: Metoprolol tartrate

TOPROL Drug Use: Lopressor and Toprol are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris, and heart attack. It can also be prescribed for treatment of aggressive behavior, prevention of migraine headaches, and relief from temporary anxiety.

TOPROL Drug Usage Instructions: Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should take this medication with food or immediately after you have eaten. Do not miss any doses, as your condition may worsen. Be sure to continue taking even after your symptoms have disappeared.

TOPROL Storage Instructions: Store Toprol-xl at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from light. Protect from moisture.

TOPROL Missed Dose: Never take two doses of Toprol-xl at the same time. If you miss a dose and it is within 4 hours of your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular dosage schedule.

TOPROL Side Effects: More common side effects include: depression, diarrhea, dizziness, itching, rash, shortness of breath, slow heartbeat, and tiredness.

Special Precautions with TOPROL: Less common side or rare side effects of Toprol-xl may include: blurred vision, cold hands and feet, confusion, congestive heart failure, constipation, difficult or labored breathing, dry eyes, dry mouth, gas, hair loss, headache, heart attack, heartburn, low blood pressure, muscle pain, nausea, nightmares, rapid heartbeat, ringing in the ears, short-term memory loss, stomach pain, swelling due to fluid retention, trouble sleeping, wheezing, worsening of heart irregularities.