Toprol XL Capsule (Generic Equivalent) (Metoprolol Succinate)

Metoprolol Succinate is the 'Beta Blocker' group of medicine that is widely used in the treatment of heart failure, angina, hypertension. This compound lowers hypertension and heart failure risks in the patients by blocking epinephrine or other chemicals that affect the blood vessels and heart. Continuation of this drug would provide the best result within a short period.

Please check the medicine leaflet or follow your physician's instructions; it's an oral drug and usually is taken by mouth, one dose per day. It is generally prescribed to take with or without food, or you can follow the physician's direction and continue it the same way on a daily basis. Chewing or cruising this capsule can increase the risk of side effects as the drug composition can be released if you do this. Please shallow it as a whole for getting more benefits over risks about after-effects. If you can't take it as a whole, you are advised to open the capsule, sprinkle the drug on the spoonful of food and swallow it without chewing within the next 60 mins.

You should be cautious while driving or using machinery because this drug has a general side effect of lightheadedness since you are advised to drive or use heavy machinery after feeling normal. Moreover, You can feel more drowsy if you consume cannabis or alcohol while taking this drug. Consultation is recommended to know if you can continue cannabis or alcohol consumption. For those patients, who have a certain allergy (it might be anything) with Metoprolol Succinate or other beta-blocker group medicines, you should tell your physician about this. Additionally, having certain medical issues like asthma, emphysema, liver disease, slow heartbeat, sick sinus syndrome, mood disorders-patients need to inform their respective physicians. Pregnant women aren't recommended to start this medication before consultation as it might have a harmful effect on the unborn baby. During breastfeeding, you are suggested to discuss with the doctor as the drug's component can pass via breast milk and cause harm to the baby.

Metoprolol Succinate doesn't have serious side effects. Patients have reported experiencing temporary symptoms like-

• Faintness.
• Skin allergies (itching, rashes or swelling at the throat, face and tongue section).
• Blurry vision.
• Mood changes (depression, confusion, or mood swings).
• A slight headache.
• Cough.
• Bloating.

The above symptoms are very common and temporary (it is gone after certain days). Howsoever, having chest pain, noisy breathing, etc., rare symptoms or even if you are feeling these common side effects are getting out of control, you should consider consulting with a doctor before continuing this medication.