Side Effects of Toprol-XL to Report
Some side effects with
Toprol-XL, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
- Unexplained swelling and sudden weight gain (see Toprol and Weight Gain), or difficulty breathing, which may be signs of congestive heart failure
- Chest pain
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
- Confusion
- An irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, unexplained swelling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Rare Toprol-XL Side Effects
Rare side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people taking
Toprol-XL. Given how uncommon they are, however, it can be difficult to tell whether these possible side effects are actually caused by the medication, other factors, or a combination of these.
Some of these rare but possible side effects of Toprol-XL include but are not limited to: