Maintenance dose: 100 to 400 mg orally once a day
Stopping metoprolol abruptly, or 'cold-turkey' can exacerbate chest pains and could potentially increase the risk of heart attack and other symptoms
See more This medicine is a beta-blocker
It also prevents chest pain (angina) or further damage after a heart attack
Why it’s used Both forms of metoprolol — metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) and metoprolol succinate (Toprol-XL) — are used to: lower high blood pressure reduce
It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure
Metoprolol is available under
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE EXTENDED RELEASE TABLETS: Initial dose: 25 to 100 mg orally once a day Maintenance dose: 100 to 400 mg orally once a day
Here are some foods and drinks that are best avoided when you are taking metoprolol
This drug inhibits the stimulatory effect of catecholamines on the heart during physical and psycho-emotional stress