Metoprolol WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Metoprolol
Metoprolol is in the class of drugs known as beta blockers, used in the treatment of various heart conditions, especially hypertension. Other uses include: migraine headaches, panic disorder, anxiety, and hyperthyroidism. It is sold under the brand names Lopressor and Toprol.1
Fast Facts:
- Metoprolol side effects may include headache, dry skin, fatigue, and changes in sex drive.2
- Metoprolol may interact with alpha blockers, calcium channel blockers, certain antidepressants, and arrhythmia medications.3
- Metoprolol should be used with caution in those with diabetes, depression, and psoriasis. Use should be avoided in those with pheochromocytoma and congestive heart failure.4
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Latest Headlines on Metoprolol
What is Metoprolol?
- HealthWise (via Yahoo Health): Metoprolol
- Cerner Multum (via HealthLine): What is metoprolol?
- About.com: Metoprolol
What Are The Uses for Metoprolol?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Why is Metoprolol prescribed?
- FirstData Bank (via MedicineNet): Metoprolol Uses
- RXList: Toprol XL Indications & Dosage
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Metoprolol?
- eMedTV: Precautions and Warnings With Metoprolol
- FirstData Bank (via WebMD): Metoprolol Warnings
- Toprol-XL: Side Effects of TOPROL-XL
- HealthLine: What are the possible side effects of metoprolol?
What are the Alternatives to Metoprolol?
- OrganizedWisdom: Atenolol
- OrganizedWisdom: Bisoprolol
- OrganizedWisdom: Nadolol
- OrganizedWisdom: Carvedilol
- OrganizedWisdom: Labetalol
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Metoprolol?
- Cleveland Clinic: Alternative Treatments for Hypertension
- EarthClinic: High Blood Pressure Remedies
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Hypertension
- HolisticOnline: Alternative Treatments for Hypertension
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Metoprolol
- Judi's Site: Not Even Worth the Waste of Space
- Blood Pressure Reviews: Toprol XL (Metoprolol)
- Medications.com: Started Taking the Generic Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate) 50 mg
Clinical Trials for Metoprolol
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Metoprolol Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Metoprolol Clinical Trials
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Metoprolol
- DailyStrength: Metoprolol for Angina
- HealthBoards: Palps while on Toprol?
- MedHelp: Metoprolol Forums
- American Heart Association: Metoprolol side effects
- PharmaceuticalForum: Metoprolol Forum
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Metoprolol
- JAMA: Metoprolol Articles
- PubMedCentral: Metoprolol Articles
- Google Scholar: Metoprolol Articles
Research Notes References
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Metoprolol
- ↑ Gold Standard (via DrugDigest: Metoprolol Tablets
- ↑ eMedTV: succinate.html Metoprolol Succinate
- ↑ DrugLib: Toprol-XL (Metoprolol Succinate) - Summary
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Scott Pearlman, M.D.
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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