Heart or vessel disease like slow heart rate, worsening heart failure, heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or Raynaud's disease Kidney disease Liver disease Lung or breathing
Hypertension Myocardial Infarction Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia Angina Pectoris Heart Disease Cardiovascular Disease Ischemic Heart Disease Hypertensive
Metoprolol is FDA-approved to treat angina, heart failure, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation/flutter, and hypertension
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure
, and it’s available in two different versions
For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules): Adults—At first, 25 milligrams (mg) once a day for 2 weeks
The main difference between metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate is that metoprolol tartrate is only available as an immediate-release tablet which means it must be taken several times per day, whereas metoprolol succinate is an extended Metoprolol succinate: Should not be used to prevent heart attacks
The dosage may be increased at weekly (or longer) intervals until optimum blood pressure reduction is achieved
Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure)
You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment
You may be more likely to experience side effects such as dizziness, weakness, headache, flushing, fainting, and irregular heartbeat, especially if you have been on metoprolol and are Metoprolol is a beta blocker, or an antagonist of the β-adrenergic receptors
The most common side effects include: Abdominal pain; Bloating;
See also: carvedilol side effects in more detail
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This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure
The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease
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Metoprolol succinate comes as an extended-release oral tablet
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