What is the difference between metoprolol and metoprolol tartrate
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This is for those who take Metoprolol. There are two type of Metoprolol, Tartrate and Succinate. With Metoprolol Tartrate, you take it twice a day, usually 12 hours apart. Maximum plasma levels occur about an hour after taking in and it begins to be metabolized. Typically, the dose is reduced 50% every 4 to 5 hours. This is why it's taken twice a day. Metoprolol Succinate is the time release version. It's taken once a day and is slowly metabolized throughout a 24 hr. period.
but you must make sure it is the generic for toprol xl because there is metoprolol succinate which is the generic for toprol xl and metoprolol tartrate which is the generic for lopressor. They both work in two different ways so they can not be interchanged at the same dose. I asked this question before toprol xl became a generic.
I am on Metoprolol Tartrate 25MG 2 twice a day. Within 30 mins of taking Metoprolol, I feel the effects and I feel great. My BP and it drops to 100/60 and my heart rate drops to 70 or even 65 BPM. I don't have any side effects from this med.
That being said, the issue I'm running into is that the Metoprolol doesn't seem to last as long as it should. If I take the Metaprolol at 7am, by the time 3pm comes around, my BP is 135/92 and my heart rate can get as high as 120 BPM.
m on 75mg. Of Metoprolol Tartrate. The nice thing about the two is the doseages are the same. The difference of course is that I must take mine twice a day.
It's hard to believe that dose would be responsible for your weight gain, especially with your activities. I found that when I hit my 50's. I had to be very, very careful to maintain my weight. I now eat a Paleo diet, and shun carbohydrates as much as possible.
What are your concerns about using Metoprolol Tartrate? Thye are weight for weigh the same, so if you take 100mg of Metoprolol Succinate once a day, you could quarter a 100mg tablet of Metoprolol Tartrate and just remember to take it four times a day. Of course you'd have a period of time during your sleep cycle where the dose level might decline a bit. I switched to Metoprolol Tartrate years ago when my insurance company raise Toprol to a high tier co-pay.
Is your dad taking other medications? Make sure to check his heart beat to make sure it doesn't go down further. Metoprolol tartrate can make a person feel tired.
Not sure what the difference is from the Tartrate. I am only taking it once a day. My bp read that low yesterday around 6 pm when I had taken it at 7am. I’m not sure if it helps too much with slowing down my heart because it still gets up over 100 and higher easily just walking around my house.
While there are plenty of antihypertensives in the market like calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, or alpha blockers, diuretics, vasodilators, among others, to choose from, they may not be indicated considering your medical history and the factors that have mentioned. It is best that you talk to your doctor about this for proper management. Also, when stopping metoprolol, tapering of the dose is usually done to prevent adverse effects. Take care and do keep us posted.
But to the question at hand, I would imagine it would depend on a lot of factors - how fast the rhythm was, how long it lasted, what symptoms you were experiencing at the time, what the source of the SVT is, etc. For example, symptomatic WPW is not something you want to go without treatment for. But if you have limited PAT, you might be just fine without treatment. That's the boat I'm sailing in right now.
Oh, also I'm on the tartrate 2x a day. Are you on time release or tartrate? And how many per day?
Hello, my doctor is currently weaning me off the beta blocker Metoprolol tartrate and he told me told me to start by taking half in the morning and half at night so I just wanted to make sure that this medication can be cut in half.....?
I think of Metoprolol as the Tic-Tac of beta blockers. Both Metoprolol Succinate (which you're on) and Metoprolol Tartrate (which I'm on) are easily tolerated by most people. A common side effect is the slowing of pulse, and a lowering of blood pressure. You may have to take a few weeks for your body to be accustomed to the medicine, and you may feel a bit washed out. 25mg is a very low dose. I'm on 75mg, and have been as high as 200mg. Dosages can be as high as 400mg per day.
Metoprolol Tartrate is meant to be taken USUALLY twice daily, or every 12 hours. It has a fairly short half life so you need to take as such. You could take 25mg every six hours, and it would probably benefit you by smoothing out the amount in your blood. The problem is that we're prone to forgetting to take the dose when scheduled. I supposed you could put an alarm on your phone to ring you every six hours as a reminder. Physicians seem to be ok with dosing every 12 hours.
I've been taking metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor) for a couple of months now for what the doctors are calling benign PVC's. I was having the constantly for almost 2 months before we started the medication and it seems to be helping, I haven't had any PVC's for awhile now.
My question is, can you drink alcohol while taking it? I'm by no means a heavy drinker, but it's nice to have a drink with friends once in awhile.
I take 25mg of Metoprolol Tartrate and my side effect is very itchiness in the male area. Any suggestions on how to stop the itch?
I have been taking 25mg twice a day for almost a year. I was put on Metoprolol Tartrate almost a year ago for palpitations and a high resting heart rate. I'm 29 and my RHR was 90 before taking the betablocker. After a few weeks my HR would bounce between 42-55 while at rest. But then a few months ago I was sitting between 63-72 and now I'm at 81/82 again. Have any of you experienced it going back up after treatment?
I have been taking 25mg twice a day for almost a year. I was put on Metoprolol Tartrate almost a year ago for palpitations and a high resting heart rate. I'm 29 and my RHR was 90 before taking the betablocker. After a few weeks my HR would bounce between 42-55 while at rest. But then a few months ago I was sitting between 63-72 and now I'm at 81/82 again. Have any of you experienced it going back up after treatment?
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