Lopressor HCT: Oral tablet (100-25mg)

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Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tab
Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC

Pill Identification: 53 53 | GEIGY

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What is this Medicine?

METOPROLOL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (me TOE proe lole; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of a beta-blocker and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.

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Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tablet

NDC: 000780461

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Hypertension

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Protect from moisture
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F

Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tablet

Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC

Pill Identification: 53 53 | GEIGY

Shape: oblong

Color: pink,white

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Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC

Pill Identification: 53 53 | GEIGY

Shape: oblong

Color: pink,white

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Reported Side Effects for Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tablet

Yellow Skin Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Liver Infection Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Heartburn Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Breathing Difficulties Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Inflamed Pancreas Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Gas Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Wheezing Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

Low Potassium Levels Incidence: <10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Ear Pain Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Nightmares Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Muscle And/Or Bone Pain Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Bruises Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Upset Stomach Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Inability To Sleep Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Decreased Appetite Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Loose Stools Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Shortness Of Breath Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Swelling Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Gout Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Impotence (erectile Dysfunction) Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Ringing In Ears Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Dry Mouth Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Vomiting Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Loss Of Memory Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Blurred Vision Incidence: 1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Confusion Incidence: 1.0-10.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Depression Incidence: 5.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Slow Heart Beat Incidence: 6.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID

Balance Problems Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Flu Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Headache Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Tired Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Drowsiness Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Lightheadedness Incidence: 10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tablet

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Major Lifestyle Interaction

Marijuana and Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tablet(Metoprolol Tartrate)

Marijuana and Beta-blockers(Metoprolol Tartrate)

Do not take Marijuana, Medical and Beta-Blockers (examples: Coreg, Metoprolol or Lopressor or Toprol, Nadolol or Corgard, Propranolol or Inderal) together without talking to your health care provider. Marijuana, Medical may decrease the effectiveness of Beta-Blockers. It is possible that Marijuana, Medical can cause high blood pressure, increased heart rate or other heart-related side effects in persons predisposed to these conditions, which may make the Beta-Blocker-type drug less effective at treating heart or blood pressure related problems.

Major Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tablet(Metoprolol Tartrate)

Alcohol and Metoprolol(Metoprolol Tartrate)

Avoid alcoholic drinks when taking Metoprolol extended-release capsules. Alcohol may change how the drug is released in your body. This may cause more side effects or cause the drug to become less effective. Tell your prescriber if you feel your medicine is not working as expected.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and Lopressor HCT 100mg-25mg Tablet(Hydrochlorothiazide)

Alcohol and Thiazide diuretics(Hydrochlorothiazide)

It is best to limit your intake of alcohol while taking this drug. Alcohol can increase the risk for low blood pressure and dizziness. If the blood pressure drops too low, you may feel dizzy or faint, in some cases falls or fainting may occur. Do not drive or operate machinery, or perform other hazardous tasks if you have been taking alcohol with this drug.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

First Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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