does metoprolol er cause low blood sugar
Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) belongs to a group of medications known as beta blockers. Low blood sugar levels have been reported in people taking such drugs. Normal doses of metoprolol probably do not significantly increase the risk of low blood sugar for most people. However, Toprol-XL can make low blood sugar less noticeable (which can be dangerous, especially for people with diabetes). This potential side effect of beta blockers is more common in infants and children, while fasting (such as before surgery), after prolonged exercise, or in people with kidney disease or diabetes.