Doctor explains how to take METOPROLOL (Lopressor) | Uses, Doses, side effects, interactions & more!

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key facts you need to know about Metoprolol - also known by its brand name 'Lopressor' - a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart problems and migraine.
What is Metoprolol?
Metoprolol is a type of medicine called a beta blocker. Like other beta blockers, metoprolol works by changing the way your body responds to some nerve impulses, especially in the heart. It slows down your heart rate and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
What doses of Metoprolol / Tablet Strengths and Uses are available?
Metoprolol is available in 50mg and 100mg strengths, used for treating high blood pressure, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, migraine prevention, and thyrotoxicosis, with varying dosages specific to each condition.
Administration Guidelines
Metoprolol an be taken with or without food, tablets should be swallowed whole with water, and some can be split in half if indicated. The first dose might be recommended at bedtime due to possible dizziness, otherwise taken in the morning, with evenly spaced doses if multiple are required daily.
Duration and Discontinuation
Metoprolol treatment is typically long-term, potentially lifelong. Stopping abruptly can worsen the condition, so a doctor's guidance is needed for cessation. The medicine takes 1 to 2 days to leave the body after stopping.
Overdose Risks and Actions
Overdose effects vary but can include slowed heart rate, breathing difficulties, dizziness, and trembling. Immediate medical advice is necessary if an overdose occurs. Bring medication packet and any remaining pills to the emergency services.
Are there any side effects of metoprolol?
According to the NHS UK website "Metoprolol is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best when taken for long periods of time."
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Content and timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Who can and can't take metoprolol (lopressor)
01:57 - How and when to take metoprolol
05:04 - Side effects
06:50 - Interactions with other medications
08:33 - Common questions
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References and resources
NHS information: www.nhs.uk/medicines/metoprolol/
WebMD: www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-88...
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE UK): bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/metopro...
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Video published: 1st April 2024. Next review: 2027.
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[@marion3777]

Doctor O Donovan .You explained the side effects very clearly concerning Metoprolol .I find all your videos interesting .

[@DoctorODonovan]

You're so welcome. Happy Easter.

[@space5776]

I’m on it for 40 days now. Only 1/4 a day which is 12.5mg in the morning . I get dizzie all the time & very tired . I hate it but it’s for my anxiety. I also feel my heart is tight . Or pressure. And pain on my back & to my neck . But my doc says the pain is arthritis.

[@dufusbug]

I have been taking Metoprolol succinate ER for the last 5 months and my fingers often feel cold which is very annoying to me. After 5 months that side effect should have been gone by now. Is this something that should be brought to my physician's attention? BTW, this medicine has done wonders for my BP, thankfully!

[@scholasticsigridagren794]

Maybe eat healthy and avoid taking big pharma junk

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@lovorka3321]

I just got it prescribed because my resting heart rste is too high (anxiety, PTSD, autism). I hope this hrlps because I am so tired of living like this. I'm also on anto anxiety medication.

[@sobekstephanie]

thanks!

[@DoctorODonovan]

No problem!

[@maycherrie]

Hi doc! My patient is taking metropolol tartrate 25mg.. at first we were crushing it in a tablet crusher and mix with ensure since my patient doesnt eat apple sauce,yogurt,pudding. Lately she used to spit the ensure with crush metropolol mix in it So what i did,i dissolve the tablet in a teaspoon of water and soak the tablet for 30mins till it dissolve and mix with ensure and let it drink with the patient So the question is which is better crushing the tablet or dissolving it?

[@shirleychan1102]

05 o 9

[@susansweat9125]

Been takinkg it for 10 years since my heart attack. Not exactly sure why my cardiologist prescribed it, but since I have bradycardia, I cut a 25mg (which you missed) pill in half and take 1x day.

[@madeleineAchee21]

Can I switch immediately from atenelol to metoprolol?

[@Felicity2121]

I have this for my heart rate as mine beats up to 165bpm on resting. I also have a Chanel blocker and now my blood pressure is high so I have just started on ramipril for that.

[@DoctorODonovan]

Thanks for sharing your experience here for others to read

[@PrimateProductions]

How old are you?

[@Felicity2121]

@@PrimateProductions I’m 48 nearly 49.

[@nenadcubric2663]

I feel calm with 50mg Metoprolol, but it doesnt lower my BP??!, and on Bisoprolol i feel anxious with Palpitations but it lowers my BP, Why??

[@gpilsitz1783]

I've been on this drug for 12 years. The fatigue is there. But, so is a reduced walking pace. I used to walk fast (normal pace). Now my wife, who is 8 in. shorter, leaves me in the dust.

[@barbararoutledge9638]

My doc wanted me to take another tablet but I tried side effects worse so .I said no n my heart specialist said I could halve the tablet n it worked perfectly no swolen ankles but I still fall asleep in the chair 75

[@privatbruker5905]

No it comes in 25, 50 and 100mgs you missed 25…..

[@NiNja_Nayak_45]

Help doctor bel palcy india😢😢😢