Metoprol Tar Tab 25mg

I take Metoprol Tar Tab 25mg 2x daily. is Metoprol er 25mg okay for me to take until my doctor refills mine? ## The ER stands for extended release, which means that the medication is slowly released, rather than being released all at once, so it may not work as well for you as the one you were taking. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Have you tried checking with your pharmacist or doctor? They are the same medication, but as I said, the time released may not give the same control, since it's released more slowly and there is a chance that it could cause you some problems. Are you taking it for high blood pressure?

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Is the best time to take this medicine in the morning or night? ## Has your doctor made any specific recommendation? Metoprolol is a beta blocker, used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions and, in most cases, this type of medication is taken in the morning, because most people are far more active during the day, so that is the time their blood pressure can be elevated. However, it can cause some drowsiness and dizziness, in some people, as a side effect, and in those instances, it may be necessary for someone to take it at night. ## I am taking Lisinopril @20mg and also i am taking Metoprolol tart 25mg tab myl, my question is why do i take two High bloodpressure pills? Can i stop taking the Metoprolol Tablet? i think it is the culperet that makes me dizzy aswell, I have n...

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My previously "no problem, small-dose aspirin", A-fib has become a problem; increasing, intensifying episodes of what my Dr. says is Paroxysmal A-fib, with weakness, fainting, sweating, trouble breathing. He prescribed this medication, taken one-half tab twice a day. I used to have low blood pressure but it's been normal, sometimes high, lately. I also have D.I.P., Fibromyalgia, take Tramadol & Klonapin. ## It is normal for your blood pressure to go up, when something is causing your heart to work harder than usual, so the changes you've experienced aren't surprising, though they do need to be carefully controlled. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hair loss, and hypot...

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I cant find any info on this medication. What is it for and its side effects ## Please see Drugs/Metoprolol.asp for more information. Thank You! ## I have swollen feet, ankles, and legs from Metoprolol Tartrate. My usage is with 25 mg. Are lower doeses available that might help? ## My doctor put me on metoporal 25 mg 1 week agofor high blood pressure and heart rate. I only take 1/2 tablet daily because I told her that I have edema in my right leg. every since the first day of taking this medication my left ankle and foot has been very swollen more swollen than it ever was before. I just wanted to know if I should stop taking this med or if I should be concerned because I am very worried about this I am also extremely lightheaded ive never took blood pressure imeds so I dint know that mu...

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round white scored on one sid and m over 18 on the other side metoprolol tartrate ## Yes, this tablet contains 25mgs of Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat hypertension. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I have been taking metropolol 25 mg 2x/day for years. My tablet has been oval shaped with what looks like an "m" then a center score and a script looking "B" under that when the pill is held upright. My latest refill is round with "M 18" and the other side is center scored. Are these the identically same medices? It is so difficult with so many generic medicnes being white tablets. It is scary wondering if you get the same medicines. ## Hello, Diana! How are you? Sorry about the confusion and yes, you're right, it can be quite confusing. But yes, the tablet with the M 18 marking on it does contain 25mgs of Metoprolol, which is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details h...

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Are there harmful side effects when taking Metropol Tar 25mg along with Staxyn 10mg. The Stxyn is for ED and the Metropol is being used for blood pressure problems. ## There are no interactions listed between these two medications from what I can find. However, you should be careful using them, because if your blood pressure is on the low side, then this could make it go even lower and you may experience severe dizziness, drowsiness and a low heart rate. Thus, please make sure that taking them both is okayed by your doctor, before doing so. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Learn more Staxyn details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I take a pill twice a day. Is each pill 50 mg, or combined they equal 50mg? ## Hi Connie, What is the imprint on the pills that you take? There are 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg pills available. Based on your description I can only assume that they are 50mg, but would need to look up the imprint for verification. If you are taking this medication for high blood pressure, the usual dosage for metoprolol is extremely patient specific and should be individualized. The typical initial dosage of metoprolol is 100 mg daily in a single or divided dose as determined by your health care provider. The dose may then be increased weekly until the goal blood pressure is achieved. The dosage range for metoprolol is 100-450 mg per day. You should consult with your doctor to determine which dose of metoprolol ...

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round pill with M18 on one side ## This tablet contains 25mgs of Metoprolol, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, but also some other cardiovascular diseases. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## leg pain at night severe pain in lower leg ## What is the difference between it and metoprolol er succinctness? ## My husband has a pacemaker, pulse usually 70-80. Taking Metoprolol tar 25mg. He is experiencing a elevated pulse rate, 104 and this has been happening for about 7 hours. Went to dr 2 weeks ago. Everything checked out ok. His diastolic has been elevated also. Systolic normal. I am a RN. Would appreciate any suggestions to lower pulse. Diastolic running 92. Thank you.

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I was prescribed MT 25mg twice daily by the ER doctor after 3 visits of increased heart rate. Was diagnosed with sinus tarchycardia. It has helped my episodes but my bp has dropped to 94/55. Due to me not having insurance, im not able to get an appt til Dec/Jan. I was wondering if its safe to half my doses because I can tell when its low & I can't keep going to the er. PLEASE REPLY SOON ## Tablets can be cut, or split, unless they are time released formulations and/or your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you otherwise. Are you having any symptoms from your BP being that low, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and etc? If not, then there is no reason to worry, because those aren't dangerous numbers and are nothing to worry about, unless they are causing problematic sym...

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My label on my current bottle of Metoprolol says "TAR 25mg tab Myl", while the old bottle's label said "TAR 25mg tab Car." What is the difference between Myl and Car? Thank you. ## The Myl and Car are just different manufactures, since this is a generic medication. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've been taking the Myl tablets and today I got the Car tablets. They are smaller and I can't find any reference to them online. Is this right? ## My me to pro lol tar 25mglooks different this time nothing wrote on it white with a little line on one side ## My me to pro lol tar 25mg looks different this time nothing wrote on it wh...

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white round m50 the m is above 50 Back has split so you can divide in two. ## what is the difference between Metoprolol ER 50MG TAB PAR and Metoprolol Tart 25MG TAB MYL ## got Rx filled want to check validity small round white pill #831 and a small ## Metoprolol is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat hypertension and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. As to the difference being asked about by Bob, from what has been included in that post, the ER designates the one as being a time released formulation of this medication. And in regards to fuzzn's post, that tablet contains 50mgs of Metoprolol ER. The M50 tablet contains 50mgs of Metoprolol in a regular release formulation. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness...

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I took Metoprolol tartrate tabs 50 mg,mfg by greenstone, is this the same drug? ## The 25mg would be a lower dosage and the ER designates the 25mg one as being a time released formulation. Metoprolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions, Did your doctor make this change in the dosing and formulation? Such changes shouldn't be made, without your doctor's approval, because sudden changes to the dosing of this medication may cause rebound effects, which could include elevated heart rate and blood pressure.

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blue c 75 on pill , pill is scored to cut in 1/2 if needed ## That is correct, this tablet contains 100mgs of Metoprolol, a generic for Lopressor. It is used to treat certain heart conditions and high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. You can read more about this medication here: Do you have any questions? ## what's the difference between metoprolol tartrate 100 mg and metoprolol tartrate 25mg

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I have had high blood pressure for quite some time. I was diagnosed with an irregular heart beat also.I was taking lisinopral 20mg 2 times daily. The dr changed bp meds to metoprolor er 25mg.I got it refilled and recieved metoprolor tart 25mg. Is there a difference? Should I call the pharmacy can't reach the dr. Please give me some advice. Thanks mommalord ## I am taking metoprolol ER 100mg qd and when I got a refill it's now metoprol TAR 100mg qd. In addition I also take Azor 10/40 mg 1 tab qd. Is this alright ? , nothing was said of a change in the Rx , please advise and thank you! ## There has been no change to your medication, it is exactly the same, the actual drug name is Metoprolol Tartrate, one prescription bottle simply listed an abbreviated name and the new one lists t...

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I started Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg being one tab every 12 hours. I was in the hospital with a blood pressure of 200/130, sometimes higher with a high pulse and irregular heartbeat. I experienced tightening in chest, slight difficulity in breathing, and extreme variables in my pressures. Most of the time they are in the normal range, but occasionally my systolic has dropped under 100 and my diastolic was 58. I am monitoring my foods and am also taking Ativan twice daily. I am terrified. Anybody else have these variables in pressures? I have only been on the medicines for four weeks now. I have had diabetes and thyroid neg testing. I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder??? Never heard of it before. All my family including five siblings have high blood pressure as well. ## These types of vari...

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Is Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg tab drug ID white round with M 18 the same as Metroprolol tartrate 25 mg white round tab /1 the same medicine? One pill is twice as big as the other and I don't understand how they could be the same? ## Yes, it is also 25mgs of Metoprolol, a generic for Lopressor. The reason it is larger is more than likely just due to the types of fillers that manufacturer uses, they do have a wide variety they can pick from and they will affect the size of the tablets. Some of the most common side effects of this medication include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and diarrhea. You can read more about the medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## where can I buy this?

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I need to know a description of this pill, it is the generic for lopressar. The pill that I have is metoprolol tartrate 25mg ## I am on that exact dose of metoprolol tartrate. They are small round pills. On one side it has a score mark down the middle for cutting in half if needed, and on the other side it has a M 18 The M being on top of the 18. Hope I helped ## Major Pharmaceuticals lists the tablet with the RE 79 marking as containing 25mgs of Metoprolol, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. NDC code: 00904-6162 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, and headache. Inactive ingredients are listed as possibly including: lactose anhydrous microcrystalline cellu...

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Side affects. Of losartan-hctz 100-25 mg tab metoprolol. Tartrate 5pmg and adipex. 37.5 mg ## Hello, Anna! How are you? If you're taking it for high blood pressure, you might not be able to take Adipex, because it is a stimulant that can cause elevated blood pressure and heart rate, which may put you in danger. It can also cause other side effects, such as nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, headache, irritability and carries the risk of being habit forming. There are no interactions or problems listed between these two medications, that I can find, but I strongly urge you to check with your doctor, before taking the Adipex to make sure that it is safe for you to do so. Is there anything else I can help with?

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metoprolol tartrate 25mg tab ## Found a match it's Metoprolol 25 mg, which is a selective 1 receptor blocker used in treatment of several diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially hypertension. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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