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If I Switch From Metoprolol Succinate To Metoprolol Tartrate Within

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Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2020
Question: If I switch from Metoprolol Succinate to Metoprolol Tartrate within two days in between, could this harm my heart ?
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Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to harm

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Its unlikely to harm you if have taken it at appropriate frequency. Basically, if you are using tartarate then you should use it twice daily as it's a short acting form (equally divided doses), while succinate is available in long acting form so it should be taken once daily formulation.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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If I Switch From Metoprolol Succinate To Metoprolol Tartrate Within

Brief Answer: Unlikely to harm Detailed Answer: Hello, Its unlikely to harm you if have taken it at appropriate frequency. Basically, if you are using tartarate then you should use it twice daily as it's a short acting form (equally divided doses), while succinate is available in long acting form so it should be taken once daily formulation. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.