I have been on generic Toprol since 2005 to control my high blood...

Cindy - I do not know if you will still get this reply since your post was so long ago but I felt I had to write to you. I have been searching the internet looking for information for what is wrong with me. I read your post and it was like you wrote it for me. I am having the exact same issues, especially the neck and face flushing that comes and goes but is most ambarassing when talking to other people. I do not feel nervous or upset but the minute I start speaking to another person my neck gets blotchy and red, even with people I have known a long time and am very comfortable talking with. It is like having a hot flash but no sweating, and very intense "heat" on upper neck, chest and now my cheeks. I am wondering how you have made out and if your symptoms resolved, did you find any answers. Did you stop the Toprol, did the symptoms go away, how long? Thank you in advance for the information and for helping me realize I am not going "crazy" and to not start looking for a shrink!