http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30206 Hi my history started from last couple months when I realize my bp went up very high(160/100) so I started metoprolol succinate 25mg,for couple days i felt fine and my bp went down but I noticed some pain in my right side so i thought maybe is the liver pro Tue, 06 May 2008 11:17:57 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30206?item=7987 Beta Blockers can cause bronchospasms and asthma like symptoms (shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, etc.) - if this does not get better you may need a different classification of HBP medication. Good Luck to you!!! I was on Toprol for 5 yea http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30206?item=7987 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:37:55 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30206?item=8045 Hi, I just wanted to comment on your last sentence. Toprol XL cannot be cut or halfed etc as it is a time released tablet. If it is just plain Toprol or Metoprolol(the generic) then you can split them up. By cutting or dividing a time released medication http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30206?item=8045 Fri, 09 May 2008 21:08:11 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30206?item=8145 hi, I am a nurse and give toprol often to patients and am on it myself, I just wanted to let you know that you can get pill cutters at any pharmacy. it is a little plastic holder with a hinged closure with a razor blade. This will help you divide more a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30206?item=8145