Is It Safe to Take Toprol-XL During Pregnancy?
There may be some risks associated with taking Toprol-XL® (metoprolol succinate) during pregnancy. Toprol-XL is considered a pregnancy Category C medicine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which means that it has not been studied in pregnant women. In studies involving pregnant rats, however, the drug did seem to have adverse effects on fetuses, especially at high doses. This means there may be an increased risk to the fetus if this drug is used during pregnancy. Your healthcare provider will consider the risk of Toprol-XL, the risk of not treating your condition, and alternative treatment options before making his or her recommendation.
