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Metoprolol Tartrate

Metoprolol Tartrate is a covered generic medication on Tab's $0 list. Here's what it's used for, typical dosing, and side effects, sourced from FDA-approved drug labeling.

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What it's used for

Metoprolol tartrate tablets are used to treat hypertension to lower blood pressure and to treat angina pectoris. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks.

Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).

Typical dosing

It is administered once daily with food or after a meal, with doses titrated at weekly or longer intervals as needed and tolerated.

Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.

Common side effects

The most common adverse reactions include tiredness, dizziness, depression, shortness of breath, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, diarrhea, itching, and rash.

Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list

Metoprolol Tartrate 100mg TabletMetoprolol Tartrate 25mg TabletMetoprolol Tartrate 5 mg/5 mL SolutionMetoprolol Tartrate 50mg Tablet

Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.

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Tab is a membership and prescription-discount program—not insurance, and not a substitute for it. $0 pricing applies to medications on the current covered generic list with active membership, at participating pharmacy locations nationwide or through mail order, and is subject to change. Mail-order home delivery is preferred for recurring prescriptions; activation, availability, and delivery timing apply. This page is for general reference, drawn from FDA-approved drug labeling, and is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician can determine if a medication is right for you.