Toprol Overdose

As with other medications, it's possible to overdose on Toprol-XL. Symptoms that may occur with a Toprol-XL overdose can include nausea, wheezing, and a severe decrease in heart rate. Treatment options for a person who has overdosed on Toprol-XL may include certain medications, "pumping the stomach," dialysis, and supportive care.

 

Toprol-XL Overdose: An Overview

Toprol-XL® (metoprolol succinate) is a prescription medication that is used for lowering high blood pressure (hypertension), relieving angina symptoms, and treating congestive heart failure. The medication may also be used for other reasons (see Toprol-XL Uses for more information).
 
As with other medicines, it is possible to take too much Toprol-XL. The effects of a Toprol-XL overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, such as how much Toprol-XL was taken and whether it was taken with any other medicines, alcohol, illegal street drugs, or a combination of these.
 
If you happen to overdose on Toprol-XL, seek medical attention immediately.
 

Symptoms of a Toprol-XL Overdose

When someone overdoses on Toprol-XL, he or she may experience a wide range of symptoms.
 Toprol-XL overdose symptoms may include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Tiredness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decrease in breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Extremely low blood pressure
  • Severe decrease in heart rate (bradycardia)
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Abnormal heart rhythms
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Loss of life.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;