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Metoprolol High blood pressure treatment:
Metoprolol tartrate (generic Lopressor), a type of medication known as a beta blocker, is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris (chest pain, usually caused by lack of oxygen to the heart due to clogged arteries), and heart attack. When prescribed for high blood pressure, it is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications. Beta blockers decrease the force and rate of heart contractions, thereby reducing the demand for oxygen and lowering blood pressure. Occasionally doctors prescribe Metoprolol for the treatment of aggressive behavior, prevention of migraine headache, and relief of temporary anxiety. An extended-release form of this drug, called Toprol-XL, is prescribed for high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure.
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If you have a slow heartbeat, certain heart irregularities, inadequate output from the heart, low blood pressure, or heart failure, you should not take this medication. If you have a history of congestive heart failure, Metoprolol should be used with caution. If you are taking the extended release form of this drug, Toprol-XL, to relieve heart failure, the condition may temporarily be worsened as your dosage is increased. Be sure to alert your doctor to any signs of worsening heart failure such as weight gain or increasing shortness of breath. If you have peripheral vascular disease, use Toprol-XL with caution.
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