Is A Prescription Required To Purchase Toprol XL?
A Prescription is required to acquire Toprol XL from our dispensing Canadian pharmacy.
What Is Toprol XL Used for?
Toprol XL is prescribed by the doctor for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), long-term treatment of angina (chest pain) and treatment as well as prevention of heart attack.
Is Toprol XL A Beta Blocker?
Yes. Toprol XL belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers which are used to treat a variety of conditions such as high blood pressure, migraine, heart failure, glaucoma and many more.
How Does Toprol XL Work in the Body?
Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate-extended release) belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. It acts on certain chemicals in the body like epinephrine, thus relaxing blood vessels, slows down heart rate, improves blood flow and decreases blood pressure. It also decreases the strain on the heart.
Why Is Metoprolol Prescribed?
Metoprolol, with or without other medications helps to lower high blood pressure, which can further prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also helpful to relieve chest pain and improves survival after a heart attack.
What Is the Generic Form of Toprol XL?
The generic form of Toprol XL is Metorolol SR (sustained release) Tartrate extended release tablet and is manufactured by Sandoz or Apotex in Canada.
How Is Toprol XL Supplied and Stored?
Generic Toprol XL or Metoprolol SR is available as 100 mg and 200 mg dosage in packaging of 100 tablets.
The medication should be stored at a temperature of 25°C with excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C, away from moisture and heat. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
What Is the Cost of Generic Toprol XL?
Our verified online pharmacy is pleased to offer you the generic Toprol XL 100 mg at an unbeatable price of $64 for a supply of 100 tablets, which is 0.64 per unit. It is best to compare the prices of drugs online at edrugsearch or Pharmacychecker.Com.
Is Metoprolol Succinate The Same As Metoprolol Tartrate?
Both metoprolol succinate and metoprolol tartarate contain the same active ingredient that is metoprolol and belong to the class of beta-blockers. However, they contain different salt forms that have been approved for same heart problems.
Can I Take Metoprolol For Anxiety?
As is the case with many other beta-blockers, metoprolol can be used as an off label drug for the treatment of anxiety. However, you should talk to your doctor before using metoprolol for anxiety or any other purpose.
Can You Have A Glass Of Wine While Taking Beta Blockers?
Toprol XL (a beta-blocker) lowers blood pressure. Drinking alcohol can lead to a further decrease in blood pressure leading to dizziness and fainting. It is important to be careful of drinking alcohol while taking beta blockers.
When Should I Take My Toprol XL?
Toprol XL should be taken exactly as prescribed by your health care professional. Take this medicine at the same time every day. The medication should be taken with meals or just after the meals. A Toprol XL tablet can be divided in half if your doctor says so. The half tablet should be swallowed completely without chewing or crushing. Do not stop taking Toprol XL without talking to your health care professional. Do not take more dose than prescribed.
Do You Have to Take Metoprolol with Food?
Patients should take Metoprolol regularly, as directed by their doctor or pharmacist, preferably with or immediately after meals.
What Should You Avoid While Taking Toprol XL?
Toprol XL can impair your thinking, reflexes and reactions. It can also lead to visual disturbances, fatigue and dizziness. Be careful while doing anything that requires your alertness (such as driving) while you are taking Toprol XL.
Can You Just Stop Taking Metoprolol?
Do not stop taking Toprol XL all of a sudden. Otherwise, you may experience severe chest pain, a sudden jump in blood pressure or even a heart attack. Stopping the medication is not recommended without consulting your health care professional.
How is Toprol XL Metabolized in Body?
The drug is metabolized in liver by oxidation and has a half-life of 3 to 7 hours.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Toprol XL?
Like all other medications, Toprol XL can also cause side effects. Most common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, confusion, memory problems, troubled sleeping, nightmares, itching, rash and slow heartbeat. The drug can also decrease the blood flow to hands and feet making them cold. You should immediately consult your doctor if you:
- Have slow heartbeat
- Severe dizziness and fainting
- Blue fingers and toes
- Troubled breathing
- New or worsening symptoms of heart failure such as shortness of breath, swollen ankles, unusual tiredness, sudden weight gain
- Changes in mood such as confusion, mood swings or depression
- Serious allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue and throat
These are not all the side effects of Toprol XL. In case you experience any unusual or any unexpected side effect, consult your health care professional right away.
Can Toprol XL Cause Weight Gain?
Toprol XL can lead to unusual or sudden weight gain as a side effect.
Do Toprol XL Help You Sleep?
Toprol XL has been associated with trouble in sleeping such as difficulty falling asleep, insomnia and nightmares.
When Should You Not Take Toprol XL?
Do not take Toprol XL if you:
- Are allergic to Toprol XL or any of its other ingredients or other beta-blockers (atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, nadolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol.
- Have abnormally slow heartbeat that results in fainting
- Have suffered from shock due to low blood output by heart
- Have abnormal functioning of natural pacemaker in your heart
- Have heart block
- Had severe heart failure that led to hospitalization
- Are 18 years old or less
What Should You Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Toprol XL?
Before you start taking Toprol XL, be sure to tell your doctor if you:
- Have any breathing disorder such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea
- Have diabetes (taking Toprol XL makes it harder to predict low blood sugar)
- Have liver disease
- Have congestive heart failure
- Have circulation problems like Raynaud’s syndrome
- Thyroid disorder
- Pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland)
- Have mental disorders such as depression
- Have muscle disease such as myasthenia gravis
- Suffer from serious allergic reactions, including those which need treatment with epinephrine
- Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known whether Toprol XL can cause harm to the unborn baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits against the risks and decide whether to prescribe Toprol XL or not.
- Are breast-feeding. The drug can pass into breast milk and cause harm to the nursing baby.
What Medicines Can Interact With Toprol XL?
It is important to tell your health care professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs.
Medicines which interact with Toprol XL include:
- Prazosin (drug for treatment of high blood pressure and anxiety)
- Terbinafine (an antifungal medication)
- Quinidine (an antiarrhythmic drug)
- Antidepressants like bupropion, clomipramine, desipramine, duloxetine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline
- Ergot derivatives such as dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
- Heart or blood pressure medicines such as amlodipine, clonidine, digoxin, diltiazem, dipyridamole, hydralazine, methyldopa, nifedipine, quinidine, reserpine, verapamil
- Monoamin oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine
- Medicines to treat mental illness like chlorpromazine, fluphenazine haloperidol, thioridazine
- St. John’s Wort
Where Can I Buy Toprol XL Online?
If prescribed by your health care professional, Toprol XL can be bought directly from Canadian Online Pharmacy. You will not have to wait to start your therapy due to the swift shipping service provided by us.
How Is Toprol XL Delivered?
The standard delivery fee is $10.00. The orders are usually shipped in 2-3 working days after the processing of the order. The medication package is delivered by regular mail within 10-14 business days after it has been shipped.
For further information and aid, you can contact our Customer Service at 604-581-4000 or email us at customerservice@canadawidepharmacy.com.
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