Lopressor is a medication that is mostly prescribed for hypertension (high blood pressure) either alone or in combination with other hypertension medications. While high blood pressure is its most common use it may also be prescribed for the treatment of angina (chest pain) or prescribed for patients who have had a heart attack. It is a beta blocker. It works by reducing the work that your heart has to do as well as the amount of blood that the heart pumps out. By doing this it reduces your blood pressure. It may also be used to stabilize your heart rhythm.
Lopressor may be prescribed in tablet form or injection form. If you are given a prescription for tablets it is important that you take your dose at the same time every day with a full glass of water. DO NOT STOP TAKING Lopressor EXCEPT ON THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN. If you stop taking it abruptly serious adverse reactions may occur.
As with any prescription drug it is very important to tell your healthcare professional of any other medications you are taking as combining these can cause serious side effects. These include not only prescription medications (including eye drops) but over the counter medications and herbal supplements as well. Do not drink while taking Lopressor.
Most common side effects include dizziness, fatigue, depression, mental confusion, insomnia, poor sleep, diarrhea, nausea, stomach aches, heartburn, cold extremities, and palpitations. Even though these side effects are common and usually go away after using Lopressor for a while it is still important to let your doctor know if you experience any of these or notice any health changes while taking Lopressor as your dose may need to be adjusted. It may be a good choice for treating your hypertension but only you and your healthcare provider can decide if it's right for you.
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