It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure
Don’t drink more than one glass (300 mL) a day
If you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule: You may open it and sprinkle the contents over a small amount (teaspoonful) of
Swallow the extended-release capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children
Jun 15, 2023 · Most significantly, the sudden discontinuation of metoprolol may lead to withdrawal syndrome (with the potential for accompanying tachycardia [increased heart
It's also used to lower the risk of
Metoprolol succinate
Metoprolol is classified as belonging to the following category: Antihypertensive Drugs
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of metoprolol
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metoprolol Alcohol (Ethanol) Metoprolol and ethanol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure
Metoprolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate
You may open the capsule and put the contents in 1 teaspoon of applesauce
This is particularly alarming for people who use blood-thinning medication, as bleeding is one of the risks of Dosage and strength
preventing migraine – 50mg to 100mg, taken twice Adults—5 milligrams (mg) as a single dose, no more than once a day, taken at the same time each day
Alcohol
Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) is the immediate-release (IR) version, usually taken 2 to 4 times a day
The more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure will be You may break the tablet in half
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You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart beat