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Is taking birth control along with toprol (metoprolol) xl safe?

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Depends: If you are taking the toprol (metoprolol) for hypertension, there can be some risk with birth control pills. You can be monitored closely by your doc and see how you do.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 6/26/2018

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