Lopressor, a type of medication known as a beta blocker, is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris (chest pain, usually caused by lack of oxygen to the heart due to clogged arteries), and heart attack. When prescribed for high blood pressure, it is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications. Beta blockers decrease the force and rate of heart contractions, thereby reducing the demand for oxygen and lowering blood pressure.
Occasionally doctors prescribe Lopressor for the treatment of aggressive behavior, prevention of migraine headache, and relief of temporary anxiety.
An extended-release form of this drug, called Toprol-XL, is prescribed for high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure.
Lopressor is also known as metoprolol and can be used for one of several things:
1. treating high blood pressure
2. controlling irregular or fast heart rates
3. controlling angina/chest pains
4. preventing migraines (although this is less common)
Common side effects are tiredness, dizziness/lightheadedness, slow heart rates and sometimes can cause impotence.
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Lopressor is a drug.
Lopressor, a type of medication known as a beta blocker, is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris (chest pain, usually caused by lack of oxygen to the heart due to clogged arteries), and heart attack. When prescribed for high blood pressure, it is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications. Beta blockers decrease the force and rate of heart contractions, thereby reducing the demand for oxygen and lowering blood pressure.
Occasionally doctors prescribe Lopressor for the treatment of aggressive behavior, prevention of migraine headache, and relief of temporary anxiety.
An extended-release form of this drug, called Toprol-XL, is prescribed for high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure.
Lopressor is also known as metoprolol and can be used for one of several things:
1. treating high blood pressure
2. controlling irregular or fast heart rates
3. controlling angina/chest pains
4. preventing migraines (although this is less common)
Common side effects are tiredness, dizziness/lightheadedness, slow heart rates and sometimes can cause impotence.