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What is Metoprolol Succinate ER?

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Metoprolol Succ ER is an extended release formulation of the drug metoprolol used for the treatment of angina or hypertension and to reduce mortality/hospitalization in patients with heart failure already receiving cardiac and diuretic medications.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Elevated blood pressure 131 31
High blood pressure (hypertension) 113 23
Tachycardia (fast heart rate) 31 6
Heart palpitations 13 12
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome 11 7

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 19
Mild 21
None 64

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Metoprolol Succinate ER

Side effect Patients Percentage
Fatigue 6
Tiredness 3
Heart rate low (bradycardia) 2
Hypotension 2
Lightheadedness 2
Brain fog 1

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Why patients stopped taking Metoprolol Succinate ER

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Reason Patients Percentage
Doctor's advice 28
Side effects too severe 11
Other 10
Did not seem to work 7
Course of treatment ended 5
Expense 4
Change in health plan coverage 3
Personal research 2
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Duration

Stopped taking Metoprolol Succinate ER

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 10
1 - 6 months 10
6 months - 1 year 8
1 - 2 years 2
2 - 5 years 16
5 - 10 years 11
10 years or more 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 92
Usually 14
Sometimes 2
Never taken as prescribed 2
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 7
A little hard to take 10
Not at all hard to take 91
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 2
$50-99 1
$25-49 14
< $25 50
Not specified 43

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Metoprolol Succinate ER after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Metoprolol (Metoprolol Tartrate) 9
Atenolol (Atenol) 6
Propranolol (Inderal) 5
Carvedilol (Coreg) 3
Lisinopril (Zestril) 2

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Patients stopped taking Metoprolol Succinate ER and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Carvedilol (Coreg) 3
Atenolol (Atenol) 2
Metoprolol (Metoprolol Tartrate) 2
Amlodipine (Norvasc) 1
Ivabradine (Corlanor) 1

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9 patient evaluations for Metoprolol Succinate ER

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Aug 2, 2018 (Started Jan 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for high blood pressure (hypertension))
  • Side effects
    Mild (dizziness upon standing)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 150 mg Daily
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Nov 27, 2012 (Started Oct 27, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for heart problems)
  • Side effects
    Severe (wheezing, tiredness, breathlessness, chest pain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 25 mg Daily
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Oct 21, 2012 (Started Aug 16, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for racing heart feeling)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 50 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
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