Comparing Metoprolol vs Corgard

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Metoprolol	Corgard (nadolol)	Enter another drug to compare

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Metoprolol	Corgard (nadolol)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription only Metoprolol is available as two different salts: metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate. These two salts are not interchangeable because they have different dosages, durations of action, and... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Angina, High Blood Pressure. Corgard may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Lisinopril Amlodipine Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide Atenolol Norvasc Angina Aspirin Nitroglycerin Ranexa Isosorbide mononitrate Amlodipine Ranolazine Popular comparisons Metoprolol vs amlodipine Metoprolol vs diltiazem Metoprolol vs atenolol Metoprolol vs bisoprolol Metoprolol vs digoxin Metoprolol vs Bystolic
More about Metoprolol	More about Corgard (nadolol)
Ratings & Reviews
Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 657 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.	Corgard has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect.
View all 657 reviews	View all 8 reviews
Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Tiredness (16.1%) Dizziness (11.7%) Fatigue (9.7%) Shortness of breath (8.8%) Anxiety (8.7%) Heart palpitations (7.5%) Insomnia (7.5%) View all Metoprolol side effects	View all Corgard side effects
Drug Class
Cardioselective beta blockers	Non-cardioselective beta blockers
Generic Availability
N/A	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.	We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.
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Dosage Forms
N/A	Oral tablet
Brand Names
Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL	N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
4 hours	14 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 545 drugs are known to interact with Metoprolol: 28 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names) 478 moderate drug interactions (3290 brand and generic names) 39 minor drug interactions (256 brand and generic names)	A total of 488 drugs are known to interact with Corgard: 42 major drug interactions (202 brand and generic names) 408 moderate drug interactions (3073 brand and generic names) 38 minor drug interactions (253 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	Green tea may decrease the blood levels and effects of nadolol. You should avoid or limit the... View more Nadolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more
Disease Interactions
Bradyarrhythmia/AV block Cardiogenic shock/hypotension CHF Diabetes Hemodialysis Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease PVD Liver disease Cerebrovascular insufficiency Glaucoma Hyperlipidemia Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism PKs Myasthenia gravis Pheochromocytoma Psoriasis Tachycardia Asthma/COPD	Bradyarrhythmia/AV block Cardiogenic shock/hypotension CHF Diabetes Hemodialysis Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease PVD Renal dysfunction Asthma/COPD Cerebrovascular insufficiency Glaucoma Hyperlipidemia Hyperthyroidism Myasthenia gravis Pheochromocytoma Psoriasis Tachycardia Prinzmetal's variant angina
First Approval Date
August 07, 1978	December 10, 1979
WADA Class View classifications
P1 - Beta-Blockers	P1 - Beta-Blockers
More Information
Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group En español	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images En español
Patient Resources
Metoprolol uses Advanced reading	Corgard uses Advanced reading
Professional Resources
Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Atrial Fibrillation Angina Heart Failure Aortic Aneurysm High Blood Pressure Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis Heart Attack Benign Essential Tremor Left Ventricular Dysfunction Migraine Prevention Mitral Valve Prolapse Premature Ventricular Depolarizations Supraventricular Tachycardia Tapering Regimen show all	Angina High Blood Pressure

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Comparing Metoprolol vs Corgard

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