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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Metoprolol Succinate

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Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Question: Can I safely substitute Metoprolol Succinate for Metoprolol Tartr at the same dosage for a few doses?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can safely take one in the place of the other. The active ingredient is the same and the dosage identical. The difference in name reflects the base used in preparing the drug and not the intrinsic properties of the active ingredient.

I hope this helps. I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Metoprolol Succinate

Brief Answer: Yes you can! Detailed Answer: Hi, You can safely take one in the place of the other. The active ingredient is the same and the dosage identical. The difference in name reflects the base used in preparing the drug and not the intrinsic properties of the active ingredient. I hope this helps. I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be.