Frequently Asked Questions about Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate)

What is the best time of day to take Toprol XL?

Take Toprol XL with or immediately after a meal, preferably your morning meal. If Toprol XL makes you feel dizzy, it may help to take it at bedtime. Take your medication at around the same time every day to get the best effect and make it easier to remember.

Does Toprol XL make you gain weight?

Weight gain is a possible side effect of beta-blockers, especially older beta-blockers like metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL). However, this side effect is not common.

Does Toprol XL make you urinate a lot?

No, Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate) does not make you urinate a lot. However, if you take a combination product that contains metoprolol succinate and a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (for example, Dutoprol), it can make you urinate more than usual.

What’s the difference between Toprol XL and Lopressor?

Toprol XL contains metoprolol succinate, while Lopressor contains metoprolol tartrate-- these are different salts of the same medication. Lopressor is an immediate-release tablet, and you need to take it several times a day. Toprol XL is an extended-release (long-acting) tablet, and you need to take it only once a day.

How long does it take Toprol XL to work?

Toprol XL starts working in 1-2 hours, but it can take up to one week for you to get the full benefits of this medicine. Tell your doctor if your blood pressure does not improve after a week of being on Toprol XL. If it works well, continue taking the medicine even if you feel well. Toprol XL will control your blood pressure, but it will not cure your condition.

What is the price of Toprol XL without insurance?

 Without insurance, Toprol XL can be as high as $113.95, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $12.31 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price and enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of Toprol XL with insurance?

 Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Toprol XL—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins. 

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Toprol XL. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.