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Lopressor is a beta blocker which is a kind of rhythm control drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Metoprolol tartrate

Side Effects

Common

Fatigue
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Slow heart rate
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)
Condition
High blood pressure
Condition
Heart failure
Condition
Heart attack
Condition
Congestive heart failure
Condition

Related questions

A 17-year old male asked:

I was on Lopressor 25 mg 2 x daily. Now I'm on Toprol (metoprolol) 50 mg XR. If I tolerated the Lopressor well, them I'll tolerate the Toprol (metoprolol) well to right?

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A 45-year old asked:

Has anybody switched patient from toprol (metoprolol) xl to lopressor?

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A 59-year old male asked:

I might have accidentally taken 25mg lopressor (metoprolol tartrate). I usually take 2 25mg. Will i be ok? xx

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A 17-year old male asked:

I'm on Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 25 mg 2 times daily. I want to switch to an Extended release. Would that be more beneficial since the Reagan doses wear off after 8 hours?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is it OK to exercise vigorously while taking blood pressure meds like metprolol(lopressor)?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 25 mg made me feel bad. Propranolol made me feel fine but I need a selective beta blocker. Which should I try?

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A 51-year old female asked about a 51-year old male:

Can you take lisinipril and lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) at the same time?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I get sob with Nadolol, would Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) be a better choice?

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A 39-year old asked:

how long can i safely take lopressor and protonix (pantoprazole) and other hyperthyroid meds. Or should I have the surgery to remove?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Can you take plavix (clopidogrel) with lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)?

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A member asked:

Are there any contraindications between garcinia cambogia and lopressor or zoloft (sertraline)?

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A 40-year old asked:

What can I do to prevent nightmares from taking lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) beta blocker for my heart?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Which is better for arrthymia....lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) or nadolol. Both doctors i seen have different opinions. Not sure who i should believe.

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A 42-year old asked:

Can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) pm on lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Can lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) worsen Wolff Parkinson white syndrome?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can Nadolol cause bronchospasms & SOB even 2 months after taking it? I think this is my issue, on it for POTS think I want 2 go bak 2 Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)...

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A 27-year old female asked:

Just switched back from Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 50 mg to Ivabradine 5 mg. HR 60 but now I feel my heart beating irregularly. Normal reaction? Should I be concerned?

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A 49-year old female asked:

Was put on lopressor, (metoprolol tartrate) I have a swollen thyroid, cardiologist didn't really go into detail,was sent with a ECG on, why? Language barrier. What next?

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A 49-year old female asked:

Confused on what to do? I have no more symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Seen a cardiologist gave me lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) now going to see endor. All symptoms stop?

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A 37-year old male asked:

What natural alternatives are available for a regiment of plavix (clopidogrel) aspirin lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) and cholesterol meds for a male of 60.

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A male asked:

Can I still get a thigh lift if I have high blood pressure? My high blood pressure is controlled with medication (I take Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) now). Am I still a good candidate for a thigh lift?

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A 33-year old male asked:

My resting heart rate is between 70-75 on lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) for afib, but every time I wake up, even from naps, it is between 90-100. What could cause this?

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A 17-year old male asked:

On Benicar (olmesartan) 20 & Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) 25 2 x daily for high blood press & high pulse. I'm also on Ativan (lorazepam) 1mg for anxiety. Could the Ativan (lorazepam) cause cardiac arrest?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old male asked:

Prescribed vallium 5 mg for CT scan. I'm on propranolol & lopressor & synthroid (thyroxine) plus multi vitamin. I have jaundice but normal liver. Can I take it?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Had blood work yesterday. Calcium was 8.9. Potassium was 3.9. I'm on Brnicar and Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) daily. Should I take supplements?

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A 17-year old male asked:

I'm on Lopressor, Benicar, Omeprazole, and Ativan (lorazepam). Can any of these cause low calcium and potassium blood levels?

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A 29-year old asked:

Metoprolol tartrate, what is it used for?

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A 36-year old asked:

What does Metoprolol tartrate do?

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A 29-year old asked:

Is there a benefit to metoprolol tartrate?

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A 30-year old asked:

Is the medication metoprolol and metoprolol tartrate the same thing?

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