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Metoprolol tablet What does this drug do? Beta-blockers are what METOPROLOL is. Beta-blockers help the heart beat more regularly and do less work for it. This drug is used to treat high blood pressure and keep chest pain from happening. It is also given to people who have had a heart attack to keep them from having another one. What do I need to tell my doctor before taking this medicine? They need to know if any of these things are true about you: Diabetes can cause problems with the heart or blood vessels, such as a slow heart rate, worsening heart failure, heart block, sick sinus syndrome, or Raynaud's disease. renal disease Liver disease, lung or breathing diseases like asthma or emphysema, pheochromocytoma, thyroid disease. metoprolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives that cause a strange or allergic reaction. trying to get pregnant or already pregnant How do I take this medication? This medicine should be taken by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the instructions on the label of the medicine. This medicine should be taken right after a meal. Take your dosages at regular intervals. Don't take more medicine than the doctor tells you to. Do not stop this medicine all of a sudden. This could have serious effects on the heart. Talk to your child's doctor about giving this medicine to a child. There may be a need for extra care. Overdose: Call a poison control center or emergency room right away if you think you've taken too much of this medicine. NOTE: Only you can take this medicine. Don't give this medicine to anyone else. What if I forget to take one? If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, take only that dose. Do not take duplicate or additional dosages. What could go wrong if I take this medicine? You shouldn't take this medicine if you have: sotalol This medicine could also react badly with: clonidine digoxin, dobutamine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, quinidine, propafenone, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, fluoxetine, and paroxetine, medicines for depression, and calcium channel blockers, medicines for high blood pressure. reserpine This list might not include all possible ways for people to interact. Give your doctors a list of all the medications, herbs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements you take. Tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some things may change how your medicine works. What should I keep an eye out for while I'm taking this medicine? Check in with your doctor or other health care provider often. If your symptoms get worse, you should call your doctor right away. Check your pulse and blood pressure often. Ask your doctor or nurse what your blood pressure and heart rate should be and when you should get in touch with them. You may become tired or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything else that requires you to be mentally alert until you know how this medicine affects you. Don't sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This makes it less likely that you will get dizzy or pass out. If these symptoms keep happening, you should see a doctor. This medicine might not work as well if you drink alcohol. Try not to drink alcohol. What are the possible side effects of this medicine? You should tell your doctor or other health care professional as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects: allergic reactions like rashes, hives, or itchy skin hands or feet that are cold or numb depression trouble breathing low-grade fever and a sore throat chest pain, heartbeat that isn't regular rapid weight gain swollen legs or ankles Side effects that usually don't need medical help (but you should tell your doctor or health care provider if they keep happening or bother you): Feelings of worry or fear change in sexual drive or ability dry skin headache nightmares or sleep problems Memory loss in the short term stomach pain or diarrhea unusually tired This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where should I store my pills? Keep out of children's reach. Keep at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). After the expiration date, throw away any medicine that hasn't been used.