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Is toprol (metoprolol) 50 mg xr a large dose?

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Toprol (metoprolol) doses can range from 25-400 mg. The question though is what "size" fits you.

Answered 2/27/2019

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