About Lopressor (Metoprolol)

Also known as:  Metoprolol.

Description

Lopressor is a perfect remedy. Its target is to struggle against high blood pressure. It also can be used in the treatment of chest pain, heart attacks.

Lopressor acts by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels. It is beta blocker.

Lopressor is also known as Toprol-XL, Metoprolol, Protomet, Lopresor, Lopresar.

Generic name of Lopressor is Metoprolol Tartrate.

Brand names of Lopressor are Toprol-XL, Lopressor.

Dosage

Take Lopressor tablets orally with water.

Take Lopressor once or twice a day at the same time.

Do not crush or chew it.

If you want to achieve most effective results do not stop taking Lopressor suddenly.

Missing a dose

Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.

Overdose

If you overdose Lopressor and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of Lopressor overdosage: fainting, difficulty, breathing or swallowing, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs, lightheadedness.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) away from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.

Side effects

Lopressor has its side effects. The most common are:

• tiredness
• depression
• dyspepsia
• dry mouth
• vomiting
• gas
• heartburn
• costiveness
• pruritus
• cold hands and feet
• runny nose
• stomach pain
• lightheadedness
• bloating

Less common but more serious side effects during taking Lopressor:

• allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• shortness of breath
• wheezing
• fainting
• abnormal heartbeat
• unusual weight gain

Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Lopressor if you are allergic to Lopressor components.

Do not take Lopressor if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother.

Be careful with Lopressor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement.

Be careful with Lopressor in case of taking cimetidine (Tagamet), clonidine (Catapres), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), hydroxychloroquine, paroxetine (Paxil), propafenone (Rythmol), quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex), ranitidine (Zantac), reserpine (Serpalan, Serpasil, Serpatab), ritonavir (Norvir), terbinafine (Lamisil),and thioridazine (Mellaril), bupropion (Wellbutrin).

Be careful with Lopressor if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances.

Be careful with Lopressor if you suffer from or have a history of heart or liver disease; diabetes; severe allergies; or an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), slow heart rate, heart failure, problems with blood circulation, or pheochromocytoma (a tumor that develops on a gland near the kidneys and may cause high blood pressure and fast heartbeat), had asthma or other lung disease.

Use Lopressor with great care in case you want to undergo an operation (dental or any other).

Avoid alcohol.

Avoid machine driving.

Do not stop taking Lopressor suddenly.

Q: What is the important Lopressor information?

A: Lopressor is a perfect remedy in struggle against high blood pressure. It also can be used in the treatment of chest pain, heart attacks. You should be careful when you are driving or operating machinery. Do not take Lopressor in case of allergy to this medicine or to its ingredients. Try to be careful using Lopressor if you take cimetidine (Tagamet), clonidine (Catapres), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), hydroxychloroquine, paroxetine (Paxil), propafenone (Rythmol), quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex), ranitidine (Zantac), reserpine (Serpalan, Serpasil, Serpatab), ritonavir (Norvir), terbinafine (Lamisil),and thioridazine (Mellaril), bupropion (Wellbutrin). Be careful with this medicine if you are going to have a surgery. Lopressor cannot be taken if you're pregnant or you plan to have a baby, or you are a nursing mother. It can be dangerous to use Lopressor if you suffer from or have a history of heart or liver disease; diabetes; severe allergies; or an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), slow heart rate, heart failure, problems with blood circulation, or pheochromocytoma (a tumor that develops on a gland near the kidneys and may cause high blood pressure and fast heartbeat), had asthma or other lung disease. If you want to achieve most effective results it is better to avoid alcohol.

Q: What are Lopressor side effects?

A: Lopressor has its common side effects such as tiredness, depression, dyspepsia, dry mouth, vomiting, gas, heartburn, costiveness, pruritus, cold hands and feet, runny nose, stomach pain, lightheadedness, bloating. But in case of rejection of Lopressor ingredients you can experience more serious side effects: shortness of breath, wheezing, fainting, abnormal heartbeats, symptoms of allergy (difficulties with breathing, swelling, skin rash or hives), unusual weight gain.

Q: What are generic and brand names of Lopressor?

A: Brand names of Lopressor are Toprol-XL, Lopressor. Generic name of Lopressor is Metoprolol Tartrate.

Q: Is it possible to drink alcohol?

A: No, it is forbidden to drink alcohol.

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