Lopressor Dosage

For those who are treating symptoms of angina with Lopressor, dosing typically starts at 50 mg twice a day. The suggested starting Lopressor dosage for high blood pressure control is 100 mg once daily or 50 mg twice a day. Following a heart attack, Lopressor may be given in the hospital through an intravenous line to help improve survival. Besides the medical condition you are being treated for, some other factors that can affect your dosage include your age, how you respond to Lopressor, and other drugs you may be taking.

 

Lopressor Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Lopressor® (metoprolol tartrate) that your healthcare provider prescribes will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • The medical condition you are being treated for
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking
  • How you respond to Lopressor.
     
As always, do not adjust your Lopressor dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Lopressor Dosing for High Blood Pressure

The recommended starting dosage of Lopressor for people with high blood pressure (hypertension) is Lopressor 100 mg once a day or 50 mg twice a day. After a couple of weeks, based on the blood pressure response and/or Lopressor side effects, the Lopressor dosage may be increased or decreased. Your healthcare provider may also add a diuretic (which is a "water pill") or another blood pressure medication if your blood pressure is not controlled by Lopressor alone.
 
The maximum recommended daily dose of Lopressor is 450 mg.
 

Lopressor Dosing for Angina

The recommended starting dosage for people with
 angina is Lopressor 50 mg twice a day. After one week, based on the response and/or side effects, the Lopressor dosage may be increased or decreased. Your Lopressor dose may continue to be increased until your angina symptoms improve. The usual range for angina treatment is between Lopressor 50 mg and 200 mg twice a day.
 
The maximum daily dose for treating angina symptoms is Lopressor 400 mg.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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