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Metoprolol Succinate ER (metoprolol)

Furosemide

Carvedilol

Prescription only

Metoprolol succinate ER is a selective beta-blocker that is used to lower blood pressure or relieve symptoms of angina in people with heart disease. It may also be used in the treatment of certain... View more

Prescription only

Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema... View more

Prescription only

Carvedilol blocks both alpha and beta receptors which lowers blood pressure and improves how the heart pumps blood. It is not usually recommended for people with pre-existing breathing problems... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Metoprolol Succinate ER has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 95 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect.

Furosemide has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.

Carvedilol has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 206 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Tiredness (27.4%)
Shortness of breath (15.8%)
Fatigue (11.6%)
Chest pain (9.5%)
Dizziness (9.5%)
Weight gain (9.5%)
Depression (8.4%)

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Swelling (15.7%)
Frequent urination (7.4%)
Headaches (5.8%)
Cramps (3.3%)
Blood pressure (2.5%)
Confusion (2.5%)
Nausea (2.5%)

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Dizziness (20.4%)
Shortness of breath (10.2%)
Headaches (7.8%)
Nausea (7.8%)
Tiredness (7.8%)
Fatigue (7.3%)
Anxiety (6.8%)

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Drug Class

Cardioselective beta blockers

Loop diuretics

Non-cardioselective beta blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	50 each
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$0.56
Cost^*	$27.76

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Quantity	1 tablet
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$10.07
Cost^*	$10.07

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Quantity	100 each
Strength	25 mg
Per unit^*	$0.18 - $1.11
Cost^*	$17.61 - $111.00

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet, extended release

Injectable solution
Oral liquid
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Oral capsule, extended release
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

4 hours

1.5 hours

3.1 hours

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 544 drugs are known to interact with Metoprolol Succinate ER:

28 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names)
477 moderate drug interactions (3283 brand and generic names)
39 minor drug interactions (256 brand and generic names)

A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Furosemide:

26 major drug interactions (78 brand and generic names)
460 moderate drug interactions (2091 brand and generic names)
22 minor drug interactions (96 brand and generic names)

A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with Carvedilol:

52 major drug interactions (255 brand and generic names)
479 moderate drug interactions (3223 brand and generic names)
58 minor drug interactions (304 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food can enhance the levels of metoprolol in your body. You should take metoprolol at the same... View more

Furosemide and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

Carvedilol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

July 01, 1966

September 14, 1995

WADA Class View classifications

P1 - Beta-Blockers

S5 - Diuretics and Other Masking Agents

P1 - Beta-Blockers

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Professional Resources

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¹ 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.

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