what is the difference between metoprolol 50 mg and metoprolol succ er 50 mg

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Dec 2, 2008, 04:00 AM

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what is the difference between metoprolol 50 mg and metoprolol succ er 50 mg

what is the difference between metoprolol 50 mg and metoprolol succ er 50 mg

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Dec 2, 2008, 03:20 PM	#2

J_9 Health Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: La La Land Posts: 23,229	Metoprolol Succ ER is an extended medication, hence the ER in the name, it is released in your body over time. Motoprolol is release within a few short hours after taking it, thus the effects don't last as long as the ER version. Metoprolol is a beta blocker and usually used for hypertension (high blood pressure).

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