Metoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide

Lopressor HCT is a beta blocker that is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It works by keeping certain natural chemicals such as epinephrine from acting on the heart and blood vessels.

• Dutoprol
• Lopressor HCT

• Accuretic
• amLODIPine Besy-Benazepril HCl
• amLODIPine Besylate-Valsartan
• amLODIPine-Olmesartan
• amLODIPine-Valsartan-HCTZ
• Amturnide
• Atacand HCT
• Atenolol-Chlorthalidone
• Avalide
• Azor
• Benazepril-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Benicar HCT
• Bisoprolol-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Byvalson
• Candesartan Cilexetil-HCTZ
• Captopril-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Clorpres
• Corzide
• Diovan HCT
• Dutoprol
• Edarbyclor
• Enalapril-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Exforge
• Exforge HCT
• Fosinopril Sodium-HCTZ
• Hypertensolol
• Hyzaar
• Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
• Lisinopril-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Lopressor HCT
• Losartan Potassium-HCTZ
• Lotensin HCT
• Lotrel
• Lytensopril
• Lytensopril-90
• Methyldopa-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Metoprolol-HCTZ ER
• Metoprolol-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Micardis HCT
• Moexipril-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Nadolol-Bendroflumethiazide
• Olmesartan Medoxomil-HCTZ
• Olmesartan-amLODIPine-HCTZ
• Prestalia
• Propranolol-HCTZ
• Quinapril-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Tarka
• Tekamlo
• Tekturna HCT
• Telmisartan-amLODIPine
• Telmisartan-HCTZ
• Tenoretic 100
• Tenoretic 50
• Teveten HCT
• Trandolapril-Verapamil HCl ER
• Tribenzor
• Twynsta
• Valsartan-hydroCHLOROthiazide
• Valturna
• Vaseretic
• Zestoretic
• Ziac

• Tablet
• Long Acting Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Tablet: Take it with a meal or just after a meal.

Extended-release tablet: Take it with or without food. Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide, or sulfa drugs, if you cannot pass urine, or if you have certain blood circulation or heart problems. Ask your doctor about these problems.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems (including bradycardia), glaucoma, gout, diabetes, lupus, an overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, trouble urinating, or a history of asthma or lung disease. Tell your doctor if you are fasting (including surgery, not eating regularly, vomiting).

This medicine may cause the following problems:New or worsening heart failure while the dose is being adjustedEye or vision problems, including glaucoma, myopiaIncreased risk for skin cancerIncreased risk for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and cover up the symptoms of low blood sugar (including fast heartbeat)

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, or you could develop life-threatening heart problems.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine, especially before you have any type of surgery.

This medicine may cause you to feel dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy or lightheaded.

This medicine may cause erectile dysfunction in some males. If you have questions about this, talk to your doctor.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting

Swelling in your hands, feet, ankles, or legs, tiredness

Trouble breathing or wheezing

Some foods and medicines can affect how metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you use the following:Cholestyramine, cimetidine, colestipol, digoxin, diphenhydramine, hydroxychloroquine, lithium, methyldopa, quinidine, reserpine, ritonavir, terbinafine, thioridazineInsulin or oral diabetes medicineMAO inhibitor (MAOI)Medicine to treat depression (including fluoxetine, paroxetine)Medicine to treat heart rhythm problems (including propafenone)NSAIDs (including aspirin, diclofenac, indomethacin, naproxen)Other blood pressure medicine (including clonidine, diltiazem, verapamil)Steroid medicine

Take this medicine at least 4 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after using bile acid sequestrants (including cholestyramine, colestipol).

Ask your doctor before you use medicines, supplements, or salt substitutes that contain potassium.

Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used together with this medicine.

This medicine may cause you to feel dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy or lightheaded.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Shaking, trembling, hunger
• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
• Swelling in your hands, feet, ankles, or legs, tiredness
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
• Sores, reddish patch or irritated area, shiny bump, pink growth, or white, yellow or waxy scar-like area on the skin
• Confusion, weakness, and muscle twitching
• Slow, fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Chest pain that may spread, unusual sweating
• Eye pain, vision changes, seeing halos around lights
• Worsening chest pain, trouble breathing
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, or muscle cramps
• Change in how much or how often you urinate
• Diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, stomach upset
• Depression