Comparing Metoprolol vs Vascor

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Metoprolol	Vascor (bepridil)	Enter another drug to compare

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Metoprolol	Vascor (bepridil)	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 Pectoris Prophylaxis, High Blood Pressure. Vascor 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 Pectoris Prophylaxis Isosorbide mononitrate Aspirin Nitroglycerin Bisoprolol Diltiazem Nitrostat Popular comparisons Metoprolol vs amlodipine Metoprolol vs diltiazem Metoprolol vs atenolol Metoprolol vs bisoprolol Metoprolol vs digoxin Metoprolol vs Bystolic
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Ratings & Reviews
Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 656 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.	Be the first to share your experience with this drug.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Tiredness (16.0%) Dizziness (11.7%) Fatigue (9.5%) Shortness of breath (8.8%) Anxiety (8.7%) Heart palpitations (7.5%) Insomnia (7.5%) View all Metoprolol side effects	View all Vascor side effects
Drug Class
Cardioselective beta blockers	Calcium channel blockers
Generic Availability
N/A	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
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Dosage Forms
N/A	N/A
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	48 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 544 drugs are known to interact with Metoprolol: 28 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names) 477 moderate drug interactions (3287 brand and generic names) 39 minor drug interactions (256 brand and generic names)	A total of 580 drugs are known to interact with Vascor: 229 major drug interactions (744 brand and generic names) 337 moderate drug interactions (2627 brand and generic names) 14 minor drug interactions (33 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	Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as bepridil. You may... View more Bepridil 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	Agranulocytosis Arrhythmias CHF Electrolyte imbalance/hypokalemia MI Bradyarrhythmia/AV block Cardiogenic shock/hypotension Liver disease
First Approval Date
August 07, 1978	N/A
WADA Class View classifications
P1 - Beta-Blockers	N/A
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Patient Resources
Metoprolol uses Advanced reading	N/A
Professional Resources
Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information	N/A
Related Treatment Guide
Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Angina High Blood Pressure Aortic Aneurysm 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 Pectoris Prophylaxis High Blood Pressure

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