Metoprolol Tartrate 100mg Tab

are these the same drug? I have both and want to be sure they are the same. ## Metoprolol Succinate is an extended-release medication and Metoprolol Tartrate is an immediate-release medication. Because Metoprolol Tartrate is an immediate release tab, it would most likely require the patient to take additional pills throughout the day in comparison to the extended release version. Additionally, generics may also have different levels of potency (as they are allowed to contain up to 20% more or less of the actual active ingredient). Furthermore, each tablet has its own composition of inactive ingredients (binders/fillers) that can also significantly effect the absorption rate of the drug itself, making it more or less effective overall. I hope this info helps to answer your question! ## T...

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blue c 75 on pill , pill is scored to cut in 1/2 if needed ## That is correct, this tablet contains 100mgs of Metoprolol, a generic for Lopressor. It is used to treat certain heart conditions and high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. You can read more about this medication here: Do you have any questions? ## what's the difference between metoprolol tartrate 100 mg and metoprolol tartrate 25mg

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tablet round white m100one side groved other side ## Yes, this tablet contains 100mgs of Metoprolol, a generic for Lopressor, commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I was taking metoprolol tartrate 100mg doctor suggested metoprolol succ er 100 mg,,,took one at bed time and one in the am,,blood pressure was still187/89,,,went back to my original medication,,1 hour late 144/68,,,what was the difference in mdication ## The difference is the medication your doctor suggested, with the ER is a time released formulation, so you do not get the full dosage at once as you were with your prior medication. It is meant to slowly release the dosage t...

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Can you tell me the difference between the above med. and Metoprolol TAB TAR 100 MG? Thank you ## Metoprolol Suc (Succinate) ER is an extended release (hence the ER in the name) tablet. Metoprolol Tar (Tartrate) is an immediate release medication. Would you happen to know if these two drugs are coming from different manufacturers? Also, I am guessing that with the TAR you have to take more doses throughout the day than with the SUC? Hope this helps! You can read more about this drug on the page for ...

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I have had high blood pressure for quite some time. I was diagnosed with an irregular heart beat also.I was taking lisinopral 20mg 2 times daily. The dr changed bp meds to metoprolor er 25mg.I got it refilled and recieved metoprolor tart 25mg. Is there a difference? Should I call the pharmacy can't reach the dr. Please give me some advice. Thanks mommalord ## I am taking metoprolol ER 100mg qd and when I got a refill it's now metoprol TAR 100mg qd. In addition I also take Azor 10/40 mg 1 tab qd. Is this alright ? , nothing was said of a change in the Rx , please advise and thank you! ## There has been no change to your medication, it is exactly the same, the actual drug name is Metoprolol Tartrate, one prescription bottle simply listed an abbreviated name and the new one lists t...

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