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Is there a difference in doseage i was taking 50mg metoprolol er bid. now i can no longer get extended release only tartrate shoulibi continue same do?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Weird : Why were you taking Metoprolol succinate twice a day? The whole point is because it's long acting you just need one dose a day. So you were on 100mg a day, now you need 50mg twice a day tartrate. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. Lukose Vadakara answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No need to chage dos: If you are taking two times a day you dont need extented release tablets . Same dose sholud be ok

Answered 7/26/2015

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A member asked:

Is there a difference in doseage i was taking 50mg metoprolol er bid. now i can no longer get extended release only tartrate shoulibi continue same do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Dr. Lukose Vadakara answered

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