Comparing Metoprolol vs Coreg CR
Metoprolol | Coreg CR |
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Metoprolol | Coreg CR (carvedilol) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation, High Blood Pressure, Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Heart Failure, Angina. Coreg CR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
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More about Metoprolol | More about Coreg CR (carvedilol) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 644 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Coreg CR has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: metoprolol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Coreg CR side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL | Other carvedilol brands include: Coreg | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
4 hours |
3.1 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 512 drugs are known to interact with metoprolol:
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A total of 546 drugs are known to interact with Coreg CR:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 07, 1978 |
October 20, 2006 |
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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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