Metoprolol tartrate is a drug used to treat several conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV article discusses specific uses for this prescription medicine, as well as its potential side effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.
Diarrhea, tiredness, and itching are some of the more common side effects of metoprolol tartrate. This eMedTV article also lists rare side effects, problems that should be reported to a healthcare provider, and relevant statistics.
As this eMedTV resource explains, metoprolol tartrate is used for controlling high blood pressure and relieving angina symptoms. If administered after a heart attack, the medication can help improve survival by up to 36 percent.
For relieving angina symptoms, the suggested starting dosage with metoprolol tartrate is 50 mg twice daily. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosing recommendations for high blood pressure control and treatment following a heart attack.
NSAIDs, fluoxetine, and clonidine are among the drugs that can possibly interact with metoprolol tartrate. This eMedTV page describes how metoprolol tartrate drug interactions can lower blood pressure too much or cause vertigo, among other things.
Metoprolol tartrate may cause extreme low blood pressure or slow heart rate in some people. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with metoprolol tartrate, such as the safety of taking it while pregnant and people who shouldn't take it.
