Comparing Metoprolol vs Toprol-XL
| Metoprolol | Toprol-XL |
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| Metoprolol | Toprol-XL (metoprolol) |
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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 Angina, High Blood Pressure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis, Heart Failure, Heart Attack. Toprol-XL may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
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| More about Metoprolol | More about Toprol-XL (metoprolol) | ||||||||
| Generic Status | |||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 637 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Toprol-XL has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 61 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: metoprolol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Toprol-XL side effects in more detail. |
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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 Toprol-XL prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL | Other metoprolol brands include: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with metoprolol:
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A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with Toprol-XL:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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August 07, 1978 |
January 10, 1992 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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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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