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Toprol

Generic Name:metoprolol

Other Brand Names: Lopressor

Revised:4/1/2000

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Overview

Lopressor and Toprol belong to the group of drugs known as beta blockers. That means they work partly by blunting the action of adrenaline, the body?s natural fight-or-flight chemical.

People normally respond to stressful situations with a rapid pulse, a pounding heart and an increase in blood pressure. Lopressor or Toprol helps block such reactions.

This medicine is normally prescribed for hypertension, chest pain caused by angina and prevention of a second heart attack.

Although the FDA has not specifically approved Lopressor or Toprol for other purposes, doctors have prescribed them to treat irregular heart rhythms, tremor, aggressive behavior and to prevent migraine headaches.

The dose will vary depending upon the condition being treated.