Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan

Last updated 14 Jun 2022 | 12:02 PM (UTC)

Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide Uses

Metoprolol Succinate+Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide works

Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Metoprolol Succinate and Hydrochlorothiazide. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to reduce heart rate and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Common side effects of Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide

Fatigue, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

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Medicine brands for Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide

Metpure-H

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹84 to ₹126

2 variant(s)

Metocard H

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹19 to ₹121

2 variant(s)

Embeta HT

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Expert advice for Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide

It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Do not stop taking Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Metoprolol Succinate + Hydrochlorothiazide may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.