Comparing Metoprolol vs Metoprolol Succinate ER
Metoprolol |
Metoprolol Succinate ERmetoprolol |
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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... more |
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... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.7
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6.8
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: cardiac failure, bradycardia, and hypotension. See the full metoprolol side effects document. |
See the full Metoprolol Succinate ER side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, and Toprol-XL | Other metoprolol brands include: Lopressor, Metoprolol Tartrate, and Toprol-XL | ||||||||
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 |
4 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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 992 drugs are known to interact with metoprolol:
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A total of 992 drugs are known to interact with Metoprolol Succinate ER:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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August 07, 1978 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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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.
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For High Blood Pressure I have taken Metroprolol (Beta Blocker) for years for high blood pressure caused by renal FMD. The negative side effect was primarily on cognitive function plus cold hands and feet. My short term memory really became poor. i experimented by taking myself off it for a few weeks and then putting myself back on it. I was able to measure a clear difference in cognitive function. I decided to refuse to take any more Metroprolol and my doctor found me Felodipine which is fine.