Metoprolol can be used alongside other drugs such as hydrochlorothiazide or chlorthalidone as part of a combination therapy
Who can and cannot take it
Metoprolol is a prescription-based, orally administered (taken by mouth) beta-blocker used to treat various cardiovascular (heart)-related conditions
With less cholesterol circulating in the blood, the body is forced to better use and break down the remaining cholesterol
Metoprolol can pass into breast milk and may cause dry skin, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, How long it takes metoprolol to work depends on what form is given and what condition is being treated
Doses of metoprolol take about one to two hours to begin to take effect
The oral tablet should be taken in the evening, before the first bowel movement of the day, when intestinal activity is usually highest
Another difference is what conditions they're used to treat
Higher doses may deliver greater decreases in blood pressure, but they can also increase the risk of side
This lowers blood pressure
So it’s best to take it about 15 to 30 minutes before bed if you’re only taking it once a day
If you take Metoprolol tartrate, you will likely feel its effect within the first hours after you take it, and the benefits will most likely go on from six to twelve hours