Shortness of breath/Anxiety

Is it true that Toprol XL can cause shortness of breat, anxiety- like symptons, mild depression and a cough (not a deep cough just like when you swallow air wrong? My symptons occurred only after I started taking the Toprol XL 50 mg. that my cardiologist prescribed for angina pectoris (chest pains) and rapid heart beat. I am now on Celexa low dosage 10 mg. for anxiety and mild depression. I feel like my head is in a fog sometimes after I take the Toprol, and I still have the shortness of breath sparadically throughout the day. Some days I do not have shortness of breath at all. It is really strange. The coughing just started about a month ago. What is your input or thoughts on this problem. My best friend is also on Toprol and she too has the shortness of breath and the cough.

[Celeste07]

Mention the SOB and cough to your doctor. Beta's are notorious for those side-effects in some people, and while Toprol may cause it, the next beta blocker you use may not.
My mom was taken off Toprol for the same thing. She's back on another beta but has had no side effects at all.

[anacyde]

You need to contact your doctor immediately about your symptoms.  Those could be potentially serious with a beta blocker.