Metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate are different salt forms of metoprolol. Both drugs are beta-blockers that doctors prescribe to treat several cardiovascular conditions.

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate are two forms of the same drug used to lower blood pressure and normalize the heart rate. Metoprolol is a ...

Many providers confuse metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) and metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL). Here is an easy way to keep them straight: Tartrate with a T is Twice a day or more, and succinate with ...

Twenty-seven patients were randomized to receive either immediate- release metoprolol tartrate 50 mg twice a day (n = 14) or extended- release metoprolol succinate 95 mg (equivalent to metoprolol ...