Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor)

Alternate Name: Toprol XL

Description: If you have high blood pressure, your physician may prescribe metoprolol. Other uses for metoprolol might be for those who have chest pain due to heart disease. Metoprolol has also been prescribed for the treatment of abnormally rapid or irregular heart rhythms. Metoprolol is less commonly prescribed to treat migraine headaches.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antianginal, Antiarrhythmic, Group II, Antihypertensive, Antimigraine, Cardiovascular Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Some men who use this medicine may cause erectile dysfunction. If you have questions about this, talk to your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, breathing problems, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, or a history of allergies. Tell your doctor if you are fasting (including surgery, not eating regularly, vomiting). This medicine may cause the following problems:New or worsening heart failure while the dose is being adjustedIncreased risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar (including fast heartbeat) Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, or you could develop life-threatening heart problems. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine, especially before you have any type of surgery. This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how metoprolol works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Clonidine, digoxin, dipyridamole, epinephrine, guanethidine, hydralazine, hydroxychloroquine, methyldopa, prazosin, quinidine, reserpineErgot medicineMAO inhibitor or medicine to treat depression (including bupropion, clomipramine, desipramine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline)Medicine to treat heart rhythm problems (including propafenone)Medicine to treat HIV/AIDS (including ritonavir)Medicine to treat infection (including terbinafine)Medicine to treat mental illness (including chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol, thioridazine)Other blood pressure medicine (including amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil), Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests., This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.