


If you stop taking metoprolol, it will take 1 to 2 days for it to be completely out of your body.You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Metoprolol Succinate ER, or other beta-blockers ( atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, nadolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol, and others), or if you have:Ī serious heart problem such as heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or slow heart rate If you're bothered by any side effects, your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine for your heart problems. Stopping metoprolol suddenly can make your condition worse, so talk to your doctor first. Treatment with metoprolol is usually long term, possibly even for the rest of your life. If you have metoprolol more than once a day, try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. If you do not feel dizzy after the first dose, take metoprolol in the morning. Your doctor may advise you to take your first dose before bedtime because it could make you feel dizzy. Check the information leaflet for your brand to see if you can do this. Some tablets have a score line to help you break them in half and make it easier to swallow. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You can take metoprolol with or without food. too much thyroid hormone (thyrotoxicosis) – 50mg, taken 4 times a day.preventing migraine – 50mg to 100mg, taken twice a day.an irregular heartbeat – 50mg, taken 2 to 3 times a day.chest pain – 50mg to 100mg, taken 2 to 3 times a day.high blood pressure – 50mg to 100mg, taken twice a day.How much you take depends on why you need it: Metoprolol tablets come in strengths of 50mg and 100mg.
