Metoprolol succinate is licensed to treat high blood pressure, angina, and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV page provides detailed information about this prescription drug, noting its side effects, available strengths, and overdose symptoms.
This eMedTV page discusses possible side effects of metoprolol succinate, including common side effects like diarrhea and dizziness, rare side effects such as arthritis and hepatitis, and serious side effects (which can include itching or wheezing).
As this eMedTV Web page explains, metoprolol succinate is used for treating congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, and angina symptoms. This article also discusses using the drug in children and possible off-label uses.
The starting dose of metoprolol succinate for people with high blood pressure is 25 mg to 100 mg once daily. This eMedTV page also covers dosing with metoprolol succinate for the relief of angina symptoms and the treatment of congestive heart failure.
This eMedTV page highlights drugs that can potentially interact with metoprolol succinate (such as reserpine, terbinafine, and cimetidine). Interactions with metoprolol succinate can change how the body metabolizes some drugs, among other things.
People who have serious congestive heart failure should not take metoprolol succinate. This eMedTV article offers more precautions and warnings with metoprolol succinate, such as the risk of a slow heart rate in some people who take the drug.
