Toprol-XL Precautions and Warnings (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Toprol-XL?

You should not take Toprol-XL if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Toprol-XL, metoprolol succinate, other beta blockers, or any inactive component used to make Toprol-XL. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of inactive ingredients.
     
  • Have a slow heartbeat (less than 45 beats a minute).
     
  • Have certain types of irregular heart rhythms (specifically second- or third-degree heart block).
     
  • Have serious congestive heart failure.
     
  • Have sick sinus syndrome.
     

Toprol-XL Precautions and Warnings: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which people should not take Toprol-XL. Also, there are a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting Toprol-XL. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Toprol-XL were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the Toprol-XL precautions and warnings that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;