What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Additional Dosage Of Toprol?

Posted on Thu, 23 Mar 2017

Question: I accidentally took 2 instead of one of my Toprol tablets this a.m. Am I in danger?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
monitor for changes in blood pressure and heart rate

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The maximum dose of toprol xl is up to 400mg in some persons in some conditions. This means that though you used more than your usual dose, it was still below the maximum possible dose that can be taken, so there is no risk of toxicity

Because however, it is higher than your usual or what you specifically may need, there maybe a drop in your blood pressure and heart rate.
This may not necessarily have a significant effect.

You should consider monitoring to see if any significant issues arise, this would present with dizziness and lightheaded sensation, weakness, shortness of breath, clammy, sweating, chest pain.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (36 minutes later)

Thank you for your timely response. I will monitor as you suggested. I had to go do some ranch chores and so far no significant symptoms. Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
okay

Detailed Answer:
no problem

If you have any other queries, can let me know

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar