Which is safer: metoprolol succinate or tartrate?
Metoprolol succinate and metoprolol tartrate contain the same active drug, metoprolol. The only difference is the salt form. Similar side effects may occur. These include:
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Decreased heart rate
- Decreased blood pressure
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Feeling short of breath
- Worsening heart failure or chest pain
- Risk of heart attack or worsening chest pain if metoprolol is stopped abruptly
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