Lopressor

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Lopressor

If Lopressor is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Lopressor with certain high blood pressure drugs such as reserpine.

• Other medications that might interact with Lopressor include:
  Albuterol, Amiodarone, Barbiturates such as phenobarbital, Calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem and verapamil, Cimetidine, Ciprofloxacin, Clonidine, Epinephrine, Fluoxetine, Hydralazine, Insulin, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and indomethacin, Oral diabetes drugs such as glipizide and glyburide, Paroxetine, Prazosin, Propafenone, Quinidine, Ranitidine, Rifampin

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Lopressor during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Lopressor appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment with this medication is finished.

Recommended dosage for Lopressor

ADULTS

Dosages of Lopressor should be individualized by your doctor. It should be taken with or immediately following meals.

High Blood Pressure

The usual starting dosage of Lopressor is a total of 100 milligrams a day taken in 1 or 2 doses, whether taken alone or with a diuretic. The initial dosage of Toprol-XL ranges from 50 to 100 milligrams once a day. Your doctor may gradually increase the dosage up to 400 milligrams a day. Generally, the effectiveness of each dosage increase will be seen within a week.

Angina Pectoris

The usual starting dosage is a total of 100 milligrams a day taken in 2 doses of Lopressor or a single dose of Toprol-XL. Your doctor may gradually increase the dosage up to 400 milligrams a day.