As with any medicine, it is possible to overdose on Lopressor. Overdose symptoms may include a decrease in breathing, tiredness, or extremely low blood pressure. The effects of an overdose will vary depending on a number of factors, including how much Lopressor is taken and whether it is taken with other drugs or alcohol. Treatment [...]

Lopressor is classified as a pregnancy Category C medicine, meaning that it could potentially cause harm to an unborn child if taken during pregnancy. However, the exact risk is unknown. A pregnant women may take Lopressor if her healthcare provider decides that its benefits outweigh the possible risks to her unborn child. If you are [...]

For those who are treating symptoms of angina with Lopressor, dosing typically starts at 50 mg twice a day. The suggested starting Lopressor dosage for high blood pressure control is 100 mg once daily or 50 mg twice a day. Following a heart attack, Lopressor may be given in the hospital through an intravenous line [...]

Lopressor is used primarily to treat high blood pressure and angina symptoms, as well as to improve survival following a heart attack. The medicine has not been approved for use in children, but it may be used off-label to treat several conditions seen in children. For example, Lopressor may be used in children with Marfan [...]

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 [...]