Compare Metoprolol Succinate vs Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Succinate and Metoprolol Tartrate are both drugs used for High Blood Press/Heart Disease.
Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate (MET-oh-PROE-lol SUX-i-nate)
Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate (MET-oh-PROE-lol)
Generic Drug This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. Learn More. | Generic Drug Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat chest pain (angina) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Metoprolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. Learn More. |
Prices | |
Drug Type | |
High Blood Press/Heart Disease | High Blood Press/Heart Disease |
Drug Forms | |
Blist Pack (50.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) Tablet Er 24 Hr Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) | Tablet Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) Blist Pack (25.0mg Tablet) |
Dosages | |
25 Mg Blist Pack (50.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 25 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 50 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 100 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 25 Mg Tablet Er 24 Hr 50 Mg Tablet Er 24 Hr 100 Mg Tablet Er 24 Hr 200 Mg Tablet Er 24 Hr 25 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 50 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 100 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 25 Mg Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 50 Mg Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) 100 Mg Blist Pack (30.0mg Tablet Er 24 Hr) | 25 Mg Tablet 37.5 Mg Tablet 50 Mg Tablet 75 Mg Tablet 100 Mg Tablet 25 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 50 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 100 Mg Blist Pack (1.0mg Tablet) 25 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 50 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 100 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 100 Mg Blist Pack (25.0mg Tablet) |
Alternatives | |
There are no Metoprolol Succinate alternatives listed. | Lopressor |
Other Uses | |
This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved US professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This drug may also be used for irregular heartbeats or after an acute heart attack to improve survival. It may also be used to reduce the risk of migraine headaches. | This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This drug may also be used for irregular heartbeats or tremors. It may also be used to reduce the risk of migraine headaches. |
Warnings | |
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when you suddenly stop this drug. Some people who have suddenly stopped taking similar drugs have had chest pain, heart attack, and irregular heartbeat. If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, your doctor may direct you to gradually decrease your dose over 1 to 2 weeks. When gradually stopping this medication, it is recommended that you temporarily limit physical activity to decrease strain on the heart. Get medical help right away if you develop chest pain/tightness/pressure, chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, unusual sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. | Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when you suddenly stop this drug. Some people who have suddenly stopped taking similar drugs have had chest pain, heart attack, and irregular heartbeat. If your doctor decides you should no longer use this drug, your doctor may direct you to gradually decrease your dose over 1 to 2 weeks. When gradually stopping this medication, it is recommended that you temporarily limit physical activity to decrease strain on the heart. Get medical help right away if you develop chest pain/tightness/pressure, chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, unusual sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. |
Side Effects | |
Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, and slow heartbeat may occur. Decreased sexual ability has been reported rarely. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. With some brands of this medication, an empty tablet shell may appear in your stool. This is harmless. This drug may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: very slow heartbeat, fainting, blue fingers/toes, new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain), mental/mood changes (such as confusion, mood swings, depression). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |
Drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, diarrhea, and slow heartbeat may occur. Decreased sexual ability has been reported rarely. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. This drug may reduce blood flow to your hands and feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: very slow heartbeat, fainting, blue fingers/toes, new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain), mental/mood changes (such as confusion, mood swings, depression). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |