Metoprolol

Common brands: Metoprolol Tartrate, Lopressor, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Ecotrin

Top reporter: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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249,388
Total Reports
84,883
Serious Reports
28,411
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.39%)

Patient Demographics

Male
108,893
Female
124,053

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Metoprolol.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 16,209
6.5%
2 DYSPNOEA 14,325
5.7%
3 DIARRHOEA 13,835
5.5%
4 NAUSEA 13,633
5.4%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 12,678
5.1%
6 DIZZINESS 11,834
4.7%
7 OFF LABEL USE 10,032
4.0%
8 DEATH 9,890
3.9%
9 ASTHENIA 9,503
3.8%
10 PAIN 9,198
3.7%
11 FALL 9,186
3.7%
12 HEADACHE 8,964
3.6%
13 HYPOTENSION 7,619
3.0%
14 VOMITING 7,269
2.9%
15 PNEUMONIA 7,189
2.9%
16 ARTHRALGIA 6,862
2.7%
17 ATRIAL FIBRILLATION 6,773
2.7%
18 WEIGHT DECREASED 6,533
2.6%
19 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 6,471
2.6%
20 MALAISE 6,465
2.6%
21 HYPERTENSION 6,110
2.4%
22 COUGH 6,081
2.4%
23 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 5,917
2.4%
24 MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION 5,892
2.4%
25 RENAL FAILURE 5,560
2.2%
26 RASH 5,484
2.2%
27 PRURITUS 5,384
2.1%
28 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 5,363
2.1%
29 DECREASED APPETITE 5,299
2.1%
30 CHEST PAIN 5,163
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.