Toprol-XL and memory problems

I am 49 years old and have been in great health until about 6 months ago due to some stressful situations with one of my nephews. My blood pressure was 140/80 at the highest. At this time...I began to have some mild heart palpitations and was put on Toprol XL (50 mg.) suddenly my palpitations became more intense and occurred more often. Then I began to have panic attacks and vision and memory problems. My doctor then prescribed Xanax .25mg. for the panic attacks. I weaned myself off of the 50 and began to take .25 mg. I really wanted off of it so I tried to cut that in half for several weeks. After about a month...I went off of the medicine for several days and began to have some strange symptoms. My arms were tingling and numb, I woke up sweating, my head felt strange...so I went back on the Toprol (25 mg.). I really would like to get off of all of this medicine. I have never been one to take anything and I am far worse than I ever was. I just wonder if doctors read this information and if the drug company takes note of any of this. I think this is a very strong drug that is over prescribed. I worry that I have damaged my heart with this drug. I am just not sure what to do. Please help...

I am a 45 year old female & am on the Toprol-XL 50 mg & take 1 twice a day...I have noticed I have blurred vision & problems with my eyes & also suffer with my legs hurting a lot & also have joint stiffness & cramps in my feet & legs & have trouble sleeping & some memory problems at times along with feeling tired all the time & some depression & shortness of breath & no matter how little I eat I seem to put on weight & look & feel bloated...don't know if it's the Toprol-XL or not but have only had these problems since I been on that & Crestor.

I've been on several medications for my heart including Toprol. I've begun checking side effects on all to see which one may cause sleeplessness. I've been experience shortened sleep patterns, awakening in the early hours around 2:30am and unable to go back to sleep. I attributed this to external factors until recently when I missed all my medications for several days in a row and noticed I slept the nights through. I do have most of the other side effects mentioned, fatigue, lightheadedness, mood swings and memory problems. I also take Niaspan and Zetia.

Has anyone experienced vaginal yeast infections on this medication?

Other than that (possible) side effect, here are the ones I have experienced: depression, apathy, lethargy, extreme fatigue, achiness, bloating, "heavy" feeling, difficulty with weight loss, memory problems (worsening-I had some memory problems before).

I am 45 years old and I take Toprol for a severe cardiac arrhythmia. I have a history of depression (actually, I have bipolar disorder) but my depressions have usually presented differently. This one is characterized by amotivationalism, while the others have had more sadness/worthlessness/guilt. Right now, I have no desire to do things that used to help me in previous depressions, such as reaching out to friends.

It has been a relief to read these posts and see that my symptoms are typical.

I am 45 years old and am taking Toprol because I have a severe cardiac arrhythmia. I am comforted to read this website because I see that my side effects are fairly common. I too feel lethargic, apathetic, and "heavy" all the time. There is an emotional disconnection that is disturbing. I feel kind of achy and elderly. I have had some memory problems over the last few years (they appear to have increased together with my arrhythmia) but they are much worse since I started medication. I am also bloated and can't seem to lose weight. It is a relief to know that these are typical symptoms, but I am afraid to discontinue the medication.

Thanks to all of you for sharing.