Metoprolol 100mg

Is this generic drug still available. it is not the release. Why was the release taken off shelf? ## There has been some talk about this within the community. There is an original discussion thread about this which you might be interested to read: . Additionally, ETHEX has issued a voluntary recall of a number of their products (including Metoprolol Succinate ER Tablets, 100mg) because "they may have been manufactured under conditions that did not sufficiently comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices" [1]. Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... References [1] ## its a good medicine for me takes me out of a.fib everytime i over work my g reatlly reduced capacity heart ejection fraction less than 15% ## Metoprolol er succinate...

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tablet round white m100one side groved other side ## Yes, this tablet contains 100mgs of Metoprolol, a generic for Lopressor, commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I was taking metoprolol tartrate 100mg doctor suggested metoprolol succ er 100 mg,,,took one at bed time and one in the am,,blood pressure was still187/89,,,went back to my original medication,,1 hour late 144/68,,,what was the difference in mdication ## The difference is the medication your doctor suggested, with the ER is a time released formulation, so you do not get the full dosage at once as you were with your prior medication. It is meant to slowly release the dosage t...

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My Dr just put me on this can any one tell me if they have had any side effects that i need to now about ## Metoprolol is a beta blocker that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, angina and other cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. The most common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Please watch out for a lot of hair loss, as that may be the sign of a serious rare reaction that could mean it isn't the right medication for you. Are there any other questions?

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I have been taking metoprolol 50mg twice a day. My new prescription is for metoprolol ER 50 mg once a day. Are they the same dosage or is this a reduced amount?? ## Which is the dosage you are asking about? You say 100mgs in the post title, but 50mgs in the post itself. Obviously going from 50mgs twice a day to 50mgs once a day would be a dosage adjustment, but the ER is an extended release formulation to try to enable you to get better blood pressure or cardiac control.

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if i just stop,will it effect my heart and blood pressure ? ## Yes, if you have been taking it for awhile and suddenly stop, without tapering it or replacing it with another similar medication, it can cause a rebound effect which may result in dangerously elevated heart rate and blood pressure. Learn more Metoprolol details here. Why do you want to stop taking it? ## i take metopolol OD yet no effect so i take anoher med which is losartan 50 is it ok

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Metoprolol Succunate ER 100mg scored, white, round tablet with 100 over m imprinted on the back ## Does it make any difference if I take Metoprolol Succ ER 100 in the morning or evening? I have been taking it in the morning and I find if I need to drive any distance I get sleepy. ## The marking on this tablet is actually M over 100 and yes, it contains 100mgs of Metoprolol in a controlled release formulation. This is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Metoprolol details here. As to when to take it, you should follow your doctor's instructions. Sometimes the drowsiness may make is necessary for someone to take it at night, but in most cases, it's intended for such medications to be taken in the morn...

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Dr started me on this and after two days my blood pressure has not gone down, can I double the dose ## No, you definitely should not double the dosage on your own. While Metoprolol does successfully help lower blood pressure for many people, it doesn't work immediately. It tends to lower it at a gradual, steady rate and it may take a full 4 to 6 weeks, before it reaches its full effectiveness level in your body and you know whether or not it is working for you. Learn more Metoprolol details here. 2 days is far too short of a time period to expect to see big results. If you feel that your blood pressure is at dangerous levels, then please contact your doctor. Are there any other questions?

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what is the shelf life for Metoprolol ER 100mg ## Hello, Based on my research, U.S. prescription medications are required to have a mandatory expiration date of 1 year from the date the prescription is filled. After a year is up, the medication should still be safe but it will start to lose its potency and can no longer be as effective. However, there are some medications that can become dangerous after they expire. That being said, it's best to not take any medication after its expiration date. The medication might have a label that explains how/where it should be stored, but if not, I would ask the pharmacist. It's usually best to keep medications in a cool dark place. I hope this info helps! ## That's a STUPID answer - "However, there are some medications that can bec...

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is this a blood thinner ## No, Metoprolol is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. You can learn more Metoprolol details here. Are there any comments or questions? ## Can i have root canal theraphy while taking metropolol? ## I had a root canal therapy without anesthesia while I am on metoprolol 50 mg twice a day. But later after taking antibiotic; I suffered severe bloating and short breathing until my family doctor recommend eating yogurt with the antibiotic.

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I've taken metoprolol Succ Tb 100Mg ER for a few year from Mylan. Now I'm taking the same from PAR. I've started getting a lot of palpitation. Could this by the reason? ## Hello, Evelyn! How are you? It is difficult to say, there can be fluctuations in the amount of the active ingredient from one generic to another and adjusting to a slightly different dosage could result in your experiencing palpitations. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, increased urination and headache. However, it would be best to have yourself checked out by your doctor to be sure of what's going on. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have white coat and anxiety. My doctor has had me on Metoprolol 100mg succinate once a day and just switched me to 100mg tartrate twice a day since my BP was high in his office. Is this dangerous or the dosage too high? Seems like a high dosage. ## Hello, Kera! How are you? What are your bp levels at other times? If it's really only high, when you're in the doctor's office, a medication isn't necessary. Even an ER won't treat for that, they will only do so if levels are dangerously elevated. As to the medication, it is actually safe in doses up to 450mgs a day. ## I take Lisinopril 10 mg a day and Metoprolol 100 mg at night. My blood pressure is still elevated around 150s/90s. My cardiologist has told me to double the Metoprolol to 100 mg a day. That seems like a l...

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I am currently taking A- "METOPROLOL ER 25MG TAB WAT". & I want to change med. insurance & the close's they got for my medication is B- "METOPROLOL & HYROCHLOROTHTAZIDE 100MG- 25MG,,, 50MG-25. Mine is a 30- day supply.. Is the 2nd, med I mention as "B", the same as my current med. that I am taking, I indicated as "B"???? Can you please help with this concern.. Thank you.. Daniel Ortiz ## Hello, Dan! How are you? No, the medication you listed under B contains an added ingredient, it combines the Diuretic Hydrochlorothiazide with the Metoprolol. However, you could speak to your doctor about trying it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration and hypotension. Is the...

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Have no insurance had to find medication in mexico and I am ify about taking this medication called metobest metoprolol mine is called metoprolol er 100mg tab wat. ## Hi, Yoli! How are you? Unfortunately, the operative word here is Mexico, which means there's no way to be sure if you actually received the medication you intended to get. They have almost no regulation there for drugs and they have a very large fraud network, as well. Learn more Metoprolol details here. If you can't afford the Metoprolol from a legitimate U.S. pharmacy, then you should talk to your doctor about it, there are many other options they can prescribe for you, some of which are on the discount $4 and $10 lists. ## That is nonsense. Mexico most certainly does have regulations. They're just not as gea...

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are these the same drug? I have both and want to be sure they are the same. ## Metoprolol Succinate is an extended-release medication and Metoprolol Tartrate is an immediate-release medication. Because Metoprolol Tartrate is an immediate release tab, it would most likely require the patient to take additional pills throughout the day in comparison to the extended release version. Additionally, generics may also have different levels of potency (as they are allowed to contain up to 20% more or less of the actual active ingredient). Furthermore, each tablet has its own composition of inactive ingredients (binders/fillers) that can also significantly effect the absorption rate of the drug itself, making it more or less effective overall. I hope this info helps to answer your question! ## T...

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I took my metoprolol 100mg at 8am and forgot that I took it and subsequently took it again at 9:15pm. Is this dangerous? I also take lisinopril 25mg. ## Generally, doing so just once is not dangerous, according to FDA instructions, but it is always best to check with your doctor to be sure. They do, however, warn that you may experience more severe side effects than usual, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How are you doing? Did you experience any adverse effects?

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I have been taking metoprolol tar 25 mg twice a day for years. I have had 2 open heart surgeries 10 yrs apart, diagnosis coronary artery disease and hypertension. Also take lopressure 10 mg daily and imdur 120mg twice daily for angina. My Bp skyrocketed to 210 over 108 about 3 weeks ago was admitted to hospital to bring it down. Dr added added losartan 100mg daily upon discharge. Bp is better but still running high. Had Dr apt today and was told to increase metoprolol from 25mg twice a day to 50mg twice a day. Told me to let him know if I felt funny, and that it slows heart rate. Well now im all freaked out i already suffer anxiety attacks and this worries me. Am I overreacting? Anybody? ## Lopressor and Metoprolol are the same thing, Lopressor is just a brand name for Metoprolol. Howev...

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Does this drug loose its effectiveness if it is split in half like 90 days before taking it? Also will taking tums (2 - 750 mg tablets) with this drug reduce its effectiveness? ## This is a time released formulation of Metoprolol, so it needs to be taken whole, the tablets should not be cut or broken, because that could cause you to get too much of the medication, at once. If you have a tablet that's been cut or broken, you should discard it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. And yes, Tums will reduce it's efficacy, so if you need an antacid you should look for an alternative. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi Mom... I also take 100mg of Metoprolol ER. If y...

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I switched pharmacies and the pills look different - it didn't concern me, and research says they are the same thing. However, I FEEL different. My heart starts racing, then returns to normal, and I have tremendous pressure in my head. Pharmacy A uses round white pill w/ M 100 on one side, scored on othe. Pharmacy B is round white with M 3 on it, and a score between the characters, blank on other side. B is the one I am struggling with. Would there be a difference in how I feel? ## Hello, Susan! How are you? Yes, they are both 100mg Metoprolol tables, they're just manufactured by different companies. However, under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, there can be slight differences in the amount of the active ingredient in generics, so this new one may be a little stronger than the on...

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I have taken Mroprolol ER 100mg for eleven years. I have never paid more than $18.00 for a 90 day supply, the last being 90 days ago. Now, it has suddenly gone up to anywhere from $125 t0 $149. I would like to know why there has been the sudden escalation in price. ## Well, this site doesn't manufacture or sell any medications, this is an information only website, so I don't have a direct answer for you, but I can give you some ideas as to why the price may have changed. What pharmacy are you using? If it is a chain pharmacy, such as QFC/Kroger, Walgreens, or most of the ones that have discount drug programs, then it's likely that the prior price you were paying was the discount program price. However, such prices are only set for certain periods of time, such as year, 2 yea...

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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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