Comparing Inderal vs Metoprolol
Inderal | Metoprolol |
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Inderal (propranolol) | Metoprolol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Angina, Aortic Stenosis, Benign Essential Tremor, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Migraine Prevention, Pheochromocytoma. Inderal may also be used for purposes... View more |
Prescription only
Metoprolol is a selective beta-blocker at dosages usually prescribed to lower blood pressure or relieve the symptoms of angina. Two different salts are available, metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol... View more |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
Atrial Fibrillation
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More about Inderal (propranolol) | More about Metoprolol | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Inderal has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 642 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Inderal side effects in more detail. |
See also: metoprolol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other propranolol brands include: Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL | Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
6.4 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 557 drugs are known to interact with Inderal:
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A total of 512 drugs are known to interact with metoprolol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
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First Approval Date | ||
November 13, 1967 |
August 07, 1978 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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