What is the usual dose of metoprolol tartrate for high blood pressure?
• A: Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) is a blood pressure medication categorized as a beta blocker. Metoprolol is indicated for the treatment of angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack. Some of the reported side effects associated with metoprolol treatment include anxiety, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, feeling tired, vomiting and decreased sex drive or difficulty having an orgasm. Metoprolol should be taken with food, or just following a meal, and with a full glass of water. It is important to try and take metoprolol at the same time each day and exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. While being treated with metoprolol it is important to routinely monitor blood pressure to ensure the medication is optimally controlling your blood pressure. The usual dosage for metoprolol is extremely patient specific and should be individualized. The typical initial dosage of metoprolol is 100 mg daily in a single or d
