Active Ingredient: Metoprolol Tartrate (25mg).
What it does: It is a selective beta-blocker (
Prescribed for: High blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina pectoris), irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), recovery after a heart attack, and the prevention of migraine headaches.
Standard Regimen: Dosage ranges wildly based on the condition (from 25mg to 200mg daily) and is divided into 1 to 3 doses throughout the day.
Important Rules: Take your tablet at the same time every day, preferably with or immediately following a meal to enhance absorption.
Crucial Safety Rule: NEVER stop taking this medicine suddenly.
Diabetes Warning: This medicine can hide the standard symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as a fast heart rate or tremors.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling unusually tired or fatigued.
Slow heart rate (bradycardia), low blood pressure, and cold hands or feet.
Nausea, minor stomach upset, or mild shortness of breath.