I have been on Toprol XL for 4 years - was on 50MG - Dr. tried ot...

Hi, Yeah I have been taking toprol xl for years and now tapering off. I start getting leflt leg pain from my buttocks to my left leg and toes getting numb. This happened recently. Hard to breath yes i have that too especially when I walk outside or exercising I am always wondering what is wrong with me. Did a lots of research and got here. I love this site. Now I am tapering to 25mg and doing great been since last friday. Now I am going to stay at 25mg for a while before going down more. Good luck let me know what happened I am very interested. Sofia

I have been on Toprol and the generic form for several years. I also see an alternative medicine doctor who has me on lots of fish oil (2 capsules 3 times a day, and each capsule has over 200 mg EPA and almost 150 DHA). My blood pressure is lower than it has been in 20 years, but it took several months of the fish oil to do this. Last week I noticed breathing problems. Saw my regular MD and have had a chest xray and pulmonary function tests, all are fine. So...I started researching the Toprol, as it's the only medicine I'm taking, and was surprised to see all the "breathing problems" with this medication, when "officially" only 1% of those taking it are supposedly affected. I was on 50 mg, but am on my second day of 25 mg. I am monitoring my BP frequently and so far, it's fine. I strongly recommend taking fish oil to help lower your BP and hopefully get off the medication. I have to remind myself to be vigilant with the Omega 3, as it doesn't work as quickly to lower the pressure if you stop taking it. Good luck.
Nancy

Hi,
I had been on Toprol 25mg for 3 years. I did not know until recently it was what caused my extream hair loss. Horrible for a woman! I recently started having VERY sore joints, I researched the side effects and saw where my problems were coming from. I quit taking it cold turkey a week ago, so far no problems. I hope my hair will return. PLEASE if anyone has done the same let us know your results. Thanks