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Uses
Metoprolol slows the heart rate and reduces high blood pressure. It is used to treat angina (chest pain), high blood pressure, or irregular heartbeats.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Do not freeze.

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, headache, slow heartbeat, severe drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty breathing, or fainting.

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How To Use

Use Metoprolol Tartrate exactly as prescribed.
Try to use it at the same time(s) each day.
Do not suddenly stop using Metoprolol Tartrate without consulting your doctor.
Some conditions may become worse when Metoprolol Tartrate is suddenly stopped.

Side Effects

You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, and blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication.
Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
Because metoprolol reduces blood circulation to the extremities, your hands and feet may be more susceptible to the cold.
Dress warm.
Inform your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulties, easy bruising or bleeding, swollen hands or feet, confusion, depression, a sore throat.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking Metoprolol Tartrate, tell your doctor if you have a history of: heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or other lung disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid gland.
You may want to check your pulse every day while taking Metoprolol Tartrate.
Discuss with your doctor what changes in your pulse rate mean.
Before having surgery, tell the doctor or dentist you use metoprolol.
Metoprolol Tartrate should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Beta blockers do appear in breast milk.
Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: diuretics, cold preparations and nasal decongestants, reserpine, other heart or blood pressure medications, St John s wort.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.