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What does it do?
This product is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, and is also used to treat patients with a history of angina or heart attack. It works by blocking 'beta' receptors that play an important role in regulating heart function.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-05-18
This product has a black box warning relating to its potential dangers if treatment is suddenly stopped.
Usage:
Metoprolol (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| High Blood Pressure | 71% |
| Heart Disease/Stroke Prevention | 20% |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 15% |
| Angina/Chest Pain | 9% |
| Heart Valve Problems | 6% |
| Anxiety | 4% |
| Heart Failure/Edema | 3% |
| Post Heart Attack/Stent | 2% |
| Migraine/Headache | 2% |
| Irregular Heart Beat | 2% |
General Information:
- 7.1
- Metoprolol Average Satisfaction Score
- 73% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Metoprolol.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 46,000 users taking Metoprolol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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I have had hair come out in the comb dont no whether its from metoprolol but I have never had it come out before. 45 year old female
- 45 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-05-15 14:41:27
Has anyone experienced a lot of hair loss while on metoprolol? I don't have high blood pressure but I was prescribed this med post a heart attack. I'm trying to determine if my excessive hair loss is from male pattern baldness or this med. I'm 47 now and my hair is falling out fast. I’m also on Lithium which I heard can cause hair loss.
- Male Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-04-15 15:58:12
I have been taking Lopressor along with clonidine, and ramipril for a couple of years for control of my blood pressure. Is it safe to take neurontin along with those medications?
- 56 year old Female – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-02-24 19:57:55
