Toprol-XL and occassional

I am 30 and just prescribed this med for high blood pressure 160/115 sometimes worse. I haven't filled my script because I usually handle all my problems completely natural with the occasional ibuprofen. I do have a balance though and don't want to explode and leave my family behind. I have no weight issues and know the whole kidneys regulate potassium and salt and with HBP you generally need more potassium, magnesium is an import as well as upping the vitamin C but taking that at a different time than the others as it could block some absorption. Thanks for all of your inputs and appreciate anymore.

I am taking a Metoprolol called Betaloc which I think is the same basically as Toprol. I have post-nasal drip and a slight cough, occassional sore throats,nasty taste in mouth, bad sleeping pattern (poor night every few days but drop asleep during day) and a bit tired generally. However my irregular heartbets are gone... I plan to reduce the dosage and see what happens. It is essential to know what the side effects are of different medicines; then we can stop thinking we have some other problems and weigh up the pros and cons of continuing to take the tablets!
The nasal drip is annoying, for example, but hardly serious.