Question 1

What is Metoprolol Tartrate (Metoprolol Succinate) used for?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure, chest pain (angina), heart failure, fast or irregular heartbeat, prevention of future heart attacks

Question 2

How do you take Metoprolol Tartrate (Metoprolol Succinate)?

Accepted Answer

For the regular tablet (tartrate), the usual starting dose is 50mg taken twice daily, which your doctor may increase up to 100-200mg twice daily depending on your condition. Take it with or just after food to help your body absorb it better. For extended-release tablets like Betaloc ZOK, take once daily — swallow whole, do not crush or chew. Your doctor will start you on a low dose and gradually increase it.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Metoprolol Tartrate (Metoprolol Succinate)?

Accepted Answer

Feeling tired or weak, dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing up quickly), cold hands and feet, slow heartbeat, mild stomach upset or nausea

Question 4

Who should not take Metoprolol Tartrate (Metoprolol Succinate)?

Accepted Answer

People with very slow heart rate (below 50 beats per minute), people with severe asthma or serious breathing problems, people with very low blood pressure, people with uncontrolled heart failure, people allergic to metoprolol or other beta-blockers, and people with certain heart rhythm problems like heart block. Always tell your doctor if you have diabetes or liver problems.

Question 5

Is Metoprolol Tartrate (Metoprolol Succinate) safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Metoprolol is not considered safe during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby, and it passes into breast milk — do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically says the benefit outweighs the risk.

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