Does Metoprolol Interact with Ferric Citrate?
Metoprolol and Ferric Citrate have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 2: Oral drugs that can be administered concomitantly with ferric citrate Amlodipine Aspirin Atorvastatin Calcitriol Clopidogrel Digoxin Diltiazem Doxercalciferol Enalapril Fluvastatin Glimepiride Levofloxacin Losartan Metoprolol Pravastatin Propranolol Sitagliptin Warfarin Oral drugs that have to be separated from ferric citrate and meals Dosing Recommendations Doxycycline Take at least 1 hour before ferric citrate Ciprofloxacin Take at least 2 hours before or after ferric citrate Oral medications not listed in Table 2. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Metoprolol and your doctor is considering prescribing Ferric Citrate (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider