Description
Uses
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Treats high blood pressure (hypertension)
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Helps prevent heart attack, stroke, and heart failure
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Used for chronic chest pain (angina)
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Amlodipine relaxes blood vessels; Metoprolol reduces heart rate — together they control BP effectively
Dosage
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Usually taken once daily, as it is a prolonged-release (PR) tablet
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Doctor decides the exact dose based on BP, heart rate, and symptoms
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Do not stop suddenly — may cause rebound high BP or chest discomfort
How to Use
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Take with food to improve absorption of Metoprolol
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Swallow the tablet whole — do not crush or break (PR design)
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Take at the same time every day
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Continue long-term unless doctor advises otherwise
Precautions
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Avoid alcohol — increases dizziness and lowers BP too much
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Use cautiously in asthma, COPD, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or slow heartbeat
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Metoprolol may mask symptoms of low blood sugar
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Inform doctor if taking other BP, heart, or thyroid medicines
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Use only if prescribed during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Side Effects
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Dizziness or light-headedness
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Slow heart rate
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Fatigue and weakness
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Swelling in legs/ankles (due to Amlodipine)
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Headache
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Cold hands/feet
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Rare: breathing difficulty, very slow heartbeat
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