Toprol-XL Interactions

More Information on Drug Interactions With Toprol-XL

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Toprol-XL is combined with any of the drugs listed above.

 

Combining Toprol-XL with an alpha blocker can increase the risk of dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension). Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.

 

Taking Toprol-XL with certain calcium channel blockers may cause a dangerously low blood pressure and (for verapamil or diltiazem), a slow heart rate (bradycardia). You may need to be monitored closely if you take these medications together. In some cases, these medications should not be combined.

 

If you are taking Toprol-XL and certain antidepressants, your body may metabolize Toprol-XL differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of Toprol-XL in your body. If you are using these medicines together, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your Toprol-XL dose if needed.

 

If you are taking Toprol-XL and certain antipsychotics, your body may metabolize Toprol-XL differently than intended. This can cause an increased level of Toprol-XL in your body. If you are using these medicines together, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose of Toprol-XL if needed.

 

Combining Toprol-XL with certain arrhythmia medications may cause a dangerously slow heart rate (bradycardia). You may need to be monitored closely if you take these medications together. In some cases, these drugs should not be combined.