Lopressor

Lopressor is a prescription drug that is commonly used to treat angina symptoms and high blood pressure, as well as to improve survival following a heart attack. The medicine can help reduce heart rate, blood pressure levels, and the workload of the heart. Side effects of Lopressor may include shortness of breath, dizziness, a slow heart rate, and diarrhea. Among the conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take Lopressor are depression, emphysema, and heart disease.

 

What Is Lopressor?

Lopressor® (metoprolol tartrate) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. It is part of a class of drugs called beta blockers.
 

Who Makes Lopressor?

Lopressor is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
 

What Is Lopressor Used For?

Lopressor has been licensed to treat a number of conditions.
 These uses for Lopressor include:
 
Lopressor does not cure high blood pressure or angina.
 
Lopressor may also be recommended for other reasons, such as the treatment for migraines or anxiety. Lopressor has not been licensed for use in children, but it is often used off-label to treat specific conditions seen in children.
 
(Click Lopressor Uses for more information on what Lopressor is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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