Metoprolol
Brand: Lopressor, Toprol-XL
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Do not stop abruptly in coronary artery disease: taper over 1 to 2 weeks to avoid worsening angina or heart attack.
Common side effects
- Slow heart rate
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Cold hands and feet
Key interactions
- Adds to other heart-rate-lowering drugs
- Can worsen effects with some calcium channel blockers
- May mask low blood sugar signs in diabetes
Counseling points
- Take consistently with regard to meals (Lopressor with or right after food)
- Do not stop suddenly
- Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
- Check pulse as directed
- Swallow extended-release tablets whole
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