Metoprolol Alternatives Compared
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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 |
Lisinopril can be used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to increase survival following a heart attack. However, the development of a dry, hacking cough attributable to the drug may... View more |
Amlodipine may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but can cause edema in the feet. Prescribed for Raynaud's Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina,... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: cardiac failure, bradycardia, hypotension. See the full metoprolol side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine. See the full lisinopril side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: edema. See the full amlodipine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all lisinopril prices |
View all amlodipine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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N/A |
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Brand Names |
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Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL | Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril | Katerzia, Norvasc | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4 hours |
16.4 hours |
35 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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 |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 479 drugs are known to interact with metoprolol:
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A total of 366 drugs are known to interact with lisinopril:
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A total of 425 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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August 07, 1978 |
December 29, 1987 |
July 31, 1992 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Professional Resources |
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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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