http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29759 I too had HORRIBLE experiences on Toprol-XL. I was put on it after I walked into a doctor's office and my BP was 235/152. Yep..you read that right! Scary times. I started taking the med, and I too gained 35 pounds with no change in diet. I was tired, w Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:31:02 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29759?item=7800 Hi I was put on the generic of Toprol 2 months ago for heart palpitations, my heart has too many beats. Toprol is suppose to slow down the beats, which it does but I'm getting side effects from it. I'm having a problem with my weight after starting Metop http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29759?item=7800 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:21:07 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29759?item=7803 Hi Marie! When you go to your cardiologist, explain your side effects with authority. Don't even put it in your head that they are the expert or that they won't listen - you are the best source of knowledge about your body, so kindly but forcefully mak http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29759?item=7803