Metoprolol has 94 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 1 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 14 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Rifampin, Clonidine, Digitalis Glycosides. Patients taking Metoprolol should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 94
- Contraindicated
- 1
- Major
- 14
- Moderate
- 46
Contraindicated (1)
- Metoprolol + Rifampin— Telaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management Advise patients to change to no…
Major (14)
- Metoprolol + Clonidine— Increases bradycardia risk; beta-blockers may exacerbate rebound hypertension following clonidine withdrawal. Withdraw m…
- Metoprolol + Digitalis Glycosides— Concomitant use increases risk of bradycardia. Both agents slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.
- Metoprolol + Diltiazem— Concomitant use increases risk of bradycardia. Both agents slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.
- Metoprolol + Epinephrine— Patients may be unresponsive to usual doses of epinephrine used to treat allergic reactions while taking beta-blockers.
- Metoprolol + Fluoxetine— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
- Metoprolol + Mao Inhibitors— Possible significant hypertension may theoretically occur up to 14 days following discontinuation of concomitant adminis…
- Metoprolol + Metoprolol Tartrate— (7.2 ) CYP2D6 Inhibitors are likely to increase metoprolol concentration. ( 7.4 ) Beta-blockers including metoprolol, ma…
- Metoprolol + Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)— Catecholamine-depleting drugs with additive effect causing hypotension, marked bradycardia, vertigo, syncope, or postura…
- Metoprolol + Paroxetine— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
- Metoprolol + Propafenone— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
- Metoprolol + Quinidine— Strong CYP2D6 inhibitor that doubles metoprolol concentrations, decreasing cardioselectivity. Close monitoring required.
- Metoprolol + Reserpine— Catecholamine-depleting drug with additive effect on metoprolol causing hypotension or marked bradycardia, potentially p…
- Metoprolol + Verapamil— Concomitant use increases risk of bradycardia. Both agents slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.
- Metoprolol + Verapamil Hydrochloride— Beta-blocker with decreased clearance when given with verapamil, resulting in additive negative effects on heart rate an…
Moderate (46)
- Metoprolol + Betanidine— Antihypertensive effect of alpha-adrenergic blocker may be potentiated by metoprolol.
- Metoprolol + Bupropion— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Bupropion Hcl Er— Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase metoprolol concentrations; consider dose reduction of metoprolol.
- Metoprolol + Bupropion Hcl Er (Xl)— CYP2D6 substrate beta-blocker. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6, increasing metoprolol exposure. Dose reduction may be necessar…
- Metoprolol + Bupropion Hydrobromide— CYP2D6 substrate beta-blocker. Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6 and can increase metoprolol concentrations. Consider dose reduc…
- Metoprolol + Bupropion Hydrochloride— Therefore, coadministration of bupropion with drugs that are metabolized by CYP2D6 isoenzyme including certain antidepre…
- Metoprolol + Calcium Channel Blockers— Concomitant use may produce additive reduction in myocardial contractility due to negative chronotropic and inotropic ef…
- Metoprolol + Carbidopa— Antihypertensive effect of alpha-adrenergic agent may be potentiated by metoprolol.
- Metoprolol + Chlorpromazine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Cinacalcet— CYP2D6 substrate; cinacalcet is a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor. Dose adjustment may be required for concomitant CYP2D6-metabo…
- Metoprolol + Cinacalcet Hydrochloride— Cinacalcet is a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor. Dose adjustments may be required for concomitant CYP2D6 substrate medications.
- Metoprolol + Clomipramine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Desipramine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Desvenlafaxine— Desvenlafaxine increases metoprolol levels. Reduce dose by up to one-half with 400 mg desvenlafaxine; no adjustment need…
- Metoprolol + Desvenlafaxine Er— Desvenlafaxine increases metoprolol exposure. Reduce dose by up to one-half with 400 mg desvenlafaxine; no adjustment ne…
- Metoprolol + Desvenlafaxine Succinate— Concomitant use increases exposure (Cmax and AUC). Reduce dose by up to one-half if co-administered with 400 mg desvenla…
- Metoprolol + Diphenhydramine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Dopamine Hydrochloride— Beta-adrenergic blocking agent that antagonizes cardiac effects of dopamine.
- Metoprolol + Ergot Alkaloids— Concomitant administration with metoprolol may enhance vasoconstrictive action of ergot alkaloids.
- Metoprolol + Felodipine— Beta blocker that increased metoprolol AUC and Cmax by approximately 31% and 38% respectively when co-administered with …
- Metoprolol + Fluphenazine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Fluvoxamine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Fluvoxamine Maleate— Propranolol or Metoprolol: Reduce dose if coadministered with fluvoxamine and titrate more cautiously ( 7.3 ) . One case…
- Metoprolol + Guanethidine— Antihypertensive effect of alpha-adrenergic blocker may be potentiated by metoprolol.
- Metoprolol + Haloperidol— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Hydralazine— May inhibit presystemic metabolism of metoprolol, leading to increased concentrations of metoprolol.
- Metoprolol + Hydroxychloroquine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Macitentan And Tadalafil— Antihypertensive; small reductions in blood pressure occur following coadministration with tadalafil.
- Metoprolol + Metoprolol Succinate Er— Observe patients treated with metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets plus a catecholamine depletor for evidence o…
- Metoprolol + Metoprolol Tartrate And Hydrochlorothiazide— ( 7.1 ) CYP2D6 inhibitors: Increased metoprolol concentration. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Drug Interactions with Metoprolol Catecholami…
- Metoprolol + Naltrexone Hydrochloride And Bupropion Hydrochloride— Bupropion inhibits CYP2D6, increasing metoprolol AUC and Cmax approximately 4- and 2-fold respectively. Consider dose re…
- Metoprolol + Paroxetine Hydrochloride— Paroxetine inhibits CYP2D6, increasing exposure of metoprolol. Dosage reduction may be needed.
- Metoprolol + Prazosin— Beta-adrenergic blockers may potentiate postural hypotensive effect of first dose of prazosin, probably by preventing re…
- Metoprolol + Ritonavir— β-Blockers: metoprolol, timolol ↑ beta-blockers Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
- Metoprolol + Ritonavir 100 Mg— β-Blockers: metoprolol, timolol ↑ beta-blockers Caution is warranted and clinical monitoring of patients is recommended.
- Metoprolol + Sertraline— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Sevelamer Carbonate— Sevelamer Drug Interactions Oral drugs for which sevelamer did not alter the pharmacokinetics when administered concomit…
- Metoprolol + Sevelamer Carbonate For Oral Suspension— Sevelamer Drug Interactions Oral drugs for which sevelamer did not alter the pharmacokinetics when administered concomit…
- Metoprolol + Sevelamer Hydrochloride— Table 4: Sevelamer Drug Interactions Oral drugs for which sevelamer did not alter the pharmacokinetics when administered…
- Metoprolol + Tadalafil— Small reductions in blood pressure occurred following coadministration of tadalafil compared with placebo.
- Metoprolol + Tasimelteon— Beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist that may reduce melatonin production and decrease the efficacy of tasimelteon when a…
- Metoprolol + Terbinafine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Thioridazine— Potent CYP2D6 inhibitor may increase plasma concentration of metoprolol, decreasing cardioselectivity.
- Metoprolol + Venlafaxine— ( 7.7 ) Metoprolol: Possibly reduced blood-pressure lowering effect despite increased metoprolol plasma levels. Caution …
- Metoprolol + Venlafaxine Hcl Er— ( 7.7 ) Metoprolol: Possibly reduced blood pressure lowering effect despite increased metoprolol plasma levels. Caution …
- Metoprolol + Venlafaxine Hydrochloride— ( 7.7 ) Metoprolol: Possibly reduced blood pressure lowering effect despite increased metoprolol plasma levels. Caution …