Question 1

would a hr of 48 cause a fluttery feeling in my chest? i am taking lopressor 25 mg in two divided doses daily for a  spontaneous dissection of the lad

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Bradycardia = heart rate &lt;50/min.  Lopressor may be causing the slow heart rate but  can be other serious causes:
https://patient.info/health/bradycardia-leaflet

Recommend you consult a doctor licensed in your area urgently as you may need consideration of an EKG (electrocardiogram).

Question 2

can lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

No: Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate), (metoprolol tartrate) as you probably know, is used to treat headaches. That said, no 2 people are alike and paradoxical reactions sometimes occur, so if you feel worse on Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) - you know what to do!

Question 3

i've been on 50 mgs lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 2x daily and 25mgs 1x daily of hctz for almost a year. how do you recommend tapering off. it's caused 60 lbs weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate): You need to speak to your doctor about this. I doubt that the Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) would have caused the 60lb weight gain. Other reasons need to be investigated. Take care!

Question 4

what chf treatments will not cause fatigue and memory loss? my mother's apparent "dementia" arose from lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) when she got chf after bowel surgery.

Accepted Answer

Avoid betablockers: CHF can be treated without the use of a beta blocker (lopressor) although using one is preferable. Thus she can be treated with a diuretic, angiotensin inhibitor, aldosterone antagonist and, it might be reasonable to try a different beta blocker such as carvedilol. It's commonly started at an exceptionally low dose (3.125 mg) and gradually increased to 6.25, 12.5 and 25 mg - all twice a day.

Question 5

i'm on lopressor, benicar, (olmesartan) omeprazole, and ativan. can any of these cause low calcium and potassium blood levels?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole: The oneprazole can interfer with the way the body absorbs calcium.

Question 6

has anybody switched patient from toprol (metoprolol) xl to lopressor?

Accepted Answer

Long & short of it: Generic toprol XL is metoprolol succinate. Generic Lopressor is metoprolol tartrate. Toprol is the long acting formulation of same medication. So if you want short acting for part of the day when the medicine is needed, use lopressor.

Question 7

i usually take 25mg lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) a day, i might have taken 3. will i be ok 57yr old male

Accepted Answer

It : It depends on what your heart rate and blood pressure are since this medication affects both. There are some patients on 75mg and others who can't tolerate more than a very small dose. If your heart rate and blood pressure were already low to begin with then you may have problems. The symptoms to watch for are lightheadedness, dizziness, loss of consciousness, or excessive fatigue. The medication typically lasts around 12 hours. Certainly if you are having any of the above symptoms you should seek medical attention and do not drive. If you are concerned you can also call you primary physician's office who should have someone on call to speak with. You can also call your local poison control center.

Question 8

i might have accidentally taken 25mg lopressor (metoprolol tartrate). i usually take 2 25mg. will i be ok? xx

Accepted Answer

It : It is unlikely that a single dose of 25 mg will cause any significant problem.  Monitor your heart rate.  If it becomes dramatically lower than usual or if you develop any dizziness, lie down and have someone drive you to be evaluated.  If ther is no one to drive you, call 911.

Question 9

does lopressor xr hold on to potassium?

Accepted Answer

: Rarely, but Lopressor, a beta blocker, can cause high potassium in blood (hyperkalemia).

Question 10

how does toprol (metoprolol) compare to lopressor?

Accepted Answer

Same: Different names for generic metoprolol....This can come in 12 or 24 hour preparations so read labels.

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Would a hr of 48 cause a fluttery feeling in my chest? i am taking lopressor 25 mg in two divided doses daily for a spontaneous dissection of the lad

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Can lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) cause headaches?

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I've been on 50 mgs lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 2x daily and 25mgs 1x daily of hctz for almost a year. how do you recommend tapering off. it's caused 60 lbs weight gain?

A member asked:

What chf treatments will not cause fatigue and memory loss? my mother's apparent "dementia" arose from lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) when she got chf after bowel surgery.

A member asked:

I'm on lopressor, benicar, (olmesartan) omeprazole, and ativan. can any of these cause low calcium and potassium blood levels?

A member asked:

Has anybody switched patient from toprol (metoprolol) xl to lopressor?

A member asked:

I usually take 25mg lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) a day, i might have taken 3. will i be ok 57yr old male

A member asked:

I might have accidentally taken 25mg lopressor (metoprolol tartrate). i usually take 2 25mg. will i be ok? xx

A member asked:

Does lopressor xr hold on to potassium?

A member asked:

How does toprol (metoprolol) compare to lopressor?

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