Comparing Metoprolol vs Nebivolol

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Prescription only Metoprolol is available as two different salts: metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate. These two salts are not interchangeable because they have different dosages, durations of action, and... View more	Prescription only Prescribed for Mitral Valve Prolapse, High Blood Pressure. Nebivolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Lisinopril Amlodipine Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide Atenolol Norvasc Mitral Valve Prolapse Atenolol Propranolol Bystolic Bisoprolol Nadolol Labetalol Popular comparisons Metoprolol vs amlodipine Metoprolol vs diltiazem Metoprolol vs atenolol Metoprolol vs digoxin Metoprolol vs bisoprolol Metoprolol vs Bystolic
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Ratings & Reviews
Metoprolol has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 653 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.	Nebivolol has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 280 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
Tiredness (15.9%) Dizziness (11.8%) Fatigue (9.3%) Shortness of breath (8.9%) Anxiety (8.7%) Heart palpitations (7.5%) Insomnia (7.4%) View all Metoprolol side effects	Dizziness (12.5%) Fatigue (12.5%) Tiredness (10.7%) Insomnia (8.9%) Weight gain (8.6%) Anxiety (7.5%) Headaches (6.8%) View all Nebivolol side effects
Drug Class
Cardioselective beta blockers	Cardioselective beta blockers
Generic Availability
N/A	N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.	We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.
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Dosage Forms
N/A	N/A
Brand Names
Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL	Bystolic
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
4 hours	19 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 544 drugs are known to interact with Metoprolol: 28 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names) 477 moderate drug interactions (3272 brand and generic names) 39 minor drug interactions (255 brand and generic names)	A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with Nebivolol: 28 major drug interactions (134 brand and generic names) 474 moderate drug interactions (3270 brand and generic names) 21 minor drug interactions (159 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Food can enhance the levels of metoprolol in your body. You should take metoprolol at the same... View more	Nebivolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more
Disease Interactions
Bradyarrhythmia/AV block Cardiogenic shock/hypotension CHF Diabetes Hemodialysis Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease PVD Liver disease Cerebrovascular insufficiency Glaucoma Hyperlipidemia Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism PKs Myasthenia gravis Pheochromocytoma Psoriasis Tachycardia Asthma/COPD	Bradyarrhythmia/AV block Cardiogenic shock/hypotension CHF Diabetes Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease PVD Hepatic impairment Cerebrovascular insufficiency Glaucoma Hyperlipidemia Hyperthyroidism Myasthenia gravis Pheochromocytoma Psoriasis Tachycardia Asthma/COPD Renal impairment
First Approval Date
August 07, 1978	December 17, 2007
WADA Class View classifications
P1 - Beta-Blockers	P1 - Beta-Blockers
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Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group En español	Side effects Drug interactions Dosage Pregnancy warnings Breastfeeding warnings Drug images Support group En español
Patient Resources
Metoprolol uses Advanced reading	Nebivolol uses
Professional Resources
Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information	Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Angina Aortic Aneurysm High Blood Pressure Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis Heart Attack Benign Essential Tremor Left Ventricular Dysfunction Migraine Prevention Mitral Valve Prolapse Premature Ventricular Depolarizations Supraventricular Tachycardia Tapering Regimen show all	Mitral Valve Prolapse High Blood Pressure

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