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What are the side effects of Metoprolol? What is Metoprolol used for? When should you NOT take Metoprolol?

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What does Metoprolol do?
Metoprolol is used to treat some heart problems and high blood pressure. It is also sometimes used for other conditions such as migraines.

How should you take Metoprolol (Lopressor)?
Take metoprolol regularly as directed with a glass of water. The controlled release (CR) or sustained release (SR) tablets may be halved if needed, but do not crush or chew them.

What if you forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Can you take other medicines with Metoprolol?
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with Metoprolol including: anti-inflammatories, such as diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren®), ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen®), or aspirin (e.g. Disprin®, in doses used for pain relief). These can also be found in some cold and flu medicines (e.g. Nurofen Cold and Flu®). diphenhydramine (e.g. Unisom SleepGels®) Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products or recreational drugs.

Is there anyone who can't take Metoprolol?
Tell your doctor if you have liver or circulation problems, asthma or diabetes.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Metoprolol without talking to your doctor first.

Metoprolol side effects:
Please tell your doctor immediately if you have:
* Fainting
* Swollen feet or legs, or have shortness of breath
* Low mood

Tell your health professional if troublesome:
* Tiredness or weakness
* Trouble sleeping or strange dreams
* Cold hands and feet, tingling or numbness in your extremeties
* Changes in dexual function
* Stomach upset

If you feel lightheaded or dizzy after standing up, try standing up slowly and tell your doctor if it is severe or continues.

Will I still be able to drive?
Do not drive or use machinery if you experience any side effects that may make it difficult to do so, such as dizziness.

What strengths does Metoprolol come in?
Metoprolol Succinate (long acting, once daily) comes as 23.75mg, 47.5mg, 95mg or 190mg tablets.
Metoprolol Tartrate (short acting, twice daily) comes as 50mg, 100mg, 200mg tablets.

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