Toprol-xl and Pneumonia aspiration - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumonia aspiration is reported as a side effect among people who take Toprol-xl (metoprolol succinate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumonia aspiration when taking Toprol-xl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 38,273 people who have side effects when taking Toprol-xl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Toprol-xl?

Toprol-xl has active ingredients of metoprolol succinate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 40,636 Toprol-xl users. Check the latest studies of Toprol-xl.

What is Pneumonia aspiration?

Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree) is found to be associated with 1,395 drugs and 1,617 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumonia aspiration.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

38,273 people reported to have side effects when taking Toprol-xl.
Among them, 88 people (0.23%) have Pneumonia aspiration.

Could Toprol-xl cause Pneumonia aspiration?

Among these 88 people:

How long have people been on Toprol-xl when they have Pneumonia aspiration? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumonia aspiration when taking Toprol-xl? *

female: 37.5 %
male: 62.5 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumonia aspiration when taking Toprol-xl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Toprol-xl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumonia aspiration? *

Cardiac Failure Congestive: 27 people, 30.68%
Swallowing Difficulty: 23 people, 26.14%
Weakness: 18 people, 20.45%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 18 people, 20.45%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 18 people, 20.45%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 17 people, 19.32%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 15 people, 17.05%
Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 14 people, 15.91%
Weight Decreased: 14 people, 15.91%
Urinary Tract Infection: 14 people, 15.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 17 people, 19.32%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 12 people, 13.64%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 10 people, 11.36%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 9 people, 10.23%
Salivary Hypersecretion (excess saliva secretion): 6 people, 6.82%
Constipation: 6 people, 6.82%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 6 people, 6.82%
Secretion Discharge: 6 people, 6.82%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 6 people, 6.82%
Pain: 5 people, 5.68%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metoprolol succinate (the active ingredients of Toprol-xl) and Toprol-xl (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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