http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064 38y.o F taking toprol 100mg once a day for hypertension x 15mths History of Hypothyroidism which is controlled w/ synthroid and closley monitored w/ lab work. Experience weight gain, unable to lose weight w/ diet and exercise including w/ a nutrionist an Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:13:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=1387 Get off the stuff asap!!!!!!!! Look up... rhabdomyolysis... this is what can happen to you....Toporal has same side effects as Statiin drugs....such as Lipitor, Crestor, etc. I took Lipitor for 7 days and have never walked unaided since...have to use a w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=1387 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:44:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=2390 Reply to your posting : I have been on toprol xl for 4yrs, the drug has distroyed my life. and well being! iv had every side effect listed and more! this drug is one Nasty bad drug to take! I have tryed and asked 4 diffrent m.d Doctors to get me off this m http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=2390 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:57:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=2392 Thank you for your reply!! I did stop taking this med w/o tapering off of it. I did not experience any major side effects. However, my doctor didn't support my decision. I now only take 12.5mg of Hztz because I'm sensitive to sodium. It hasn't helped http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=2392 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:25:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=10284 I too have been plagued with aches and pains and dizziness. I take one .25 in the AM and 2 of them at night. I have constant pain in the left side and indigestion. I have eye problems and lack of balance. I need something sweet every 3 hours or I feel http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23064?item=10284