Toprol-xl and Post traumatic stress disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Post traumatic stress disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Toprol-xl (metoprolol succinate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Vioxx, and have Arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Post traumatic stress disorder 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 Post traumatic stress disorder?

Post traumatic stress disorder is found to be associated with 819 drugs and 910 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Post traumatic stress disorder.

On Jul, 19, 2026

38,273 people reported to have side effects when taking Toprol-xl.
Among them, 27 people (0.07%) have Post traumatic stress disorder.

Could Toprol-xl cause Post traumatic stress disorder?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Toprol-xl when they have Post traumatic stress disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Post traumatic stress disorder when taking Toprol-xl? *

female: 74.07 %
male: 25.93 %

What is the age of people who have Post traumatic stress disorder when taking Toprol-xl? *

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

What are other side effects people have besides Post traumatic stress disorder? *

Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 55.56%
Depression: 13 people, 48.15%
Pain: 8 people, 29.63%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 25.93%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 25.93%
Dizziness: 7 people, 25.93%
Pain In Extremity: 7 people, 25.93%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 22.22%
Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 22.22%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 18.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 22.22%
Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 14.81%
Depression: 4 people, 14.81%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 11.11%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 3 people, 11.11%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 11.11%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 11.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 11.11%
Pain: 2 people, 7.41%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 7.41%

* 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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