Many people wonder, "What is metoprolol tartrate used for?" Metoprolol tartrate is used for treating high blood pressure and angina symptoms, as well as improving survival following a heart attack. Occasionally, the medicine may also be used off-label to treat conditions such as arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, and anxiety.
In previous clinical studies, metoprolol tartrate has been shown to significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The higher the dose of metoprolol tartrate, the greater the drop in blood pressure is expected to be. By lowering blood pressure, metoprolol tartrate can also decrease the risks that occur with long-term high blood pressure (see Effects of High Blood Pressure). Metoprolol tartrate does not, however, cure high blood pressure.