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==Adverse Reactions==
 
====Hypertension and Angina====
 
Most adverse effects have been mild and transient.
 
<u>'''Central Nervous System'''</u>: [[Tiredness]] and [[dizziness]] have occurred in about 10 of 100 patients. [[Depression]] has been reported in about 5 of 100 patients. Mental [[confusion]] and short-term [[memory loss]] have been reported. [[Headache]], [[nightmares]], and [[insomnia]] have also been reported.
 
<u>'''Cardiovascular'''</u>: [[Shortness of breath]] and [[bradycardia]] have occurred in approximately 3 of 100 patients. Cold extremities; [[arterial insufficiency]], usually of the [[Raynaud phenomenon|Raynaud]] type; [[palpitations]]; [[congestive heart failure]]; [[peripheral edema]]; and [[hypotension]] have been reported in about 1 of 100 patients. [[Gangrene]]in patients with pre-existing severe peripheral circulatory disorders has also been reported very rarely. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS, WARNINGS, and PRECAUTIONS.)
 
<u>'''Respiratory'''</u>: [[Wheezing]] ([[bronchospasm]]) and [[dyspnea]] have been reported in about 1 of 100 patients (see WARNINGS). [[Rhinitis]] has also been reported.
 
<u>'''Gastrointestinal'''</u>: [[Diarrhea]] has occurred in about 5 of 100 patients. [[Nausea]], [[dry mouth]], [[gastric pain]], [[constipation]], [[flatulence]], and [[heartburn]] have been reported in about 1 of 100 patients. [[Vomiting]] was a common occurrence. Postmarketing experience reveals very rare reports of [[hepatitis]], [[jaundice]] and non-specific hepatic dysfunction. Isolated cases of [[transaminase]], [[alkaline phosphatase]], and [[lactic dehydrogenase]] elevations have also been reported.
 
<u>'''Hypersensitive Reactions'''</u>: [[Pruritus]] or [[rash]] have occurred in about 5 of 100 patients. Very rarely, [[photosensitivity]] and worsening of [[psoriasis]] has been reported.
 
<u>'''Miscellaneous'''</u>: [[Peyronie’s disease]] has been reported in fewer than 1 of 100,000 patients. Musculoskeletal pain, [[blurred vision]], and [[tinnitus]] have also been reported.
 
There have been rare reports of reversible [[alopecia]], [[agranulocytosis]], and [[dry eyes]]. Discontinuation of the drug should be considered if any such reaction is not otherwise explicable.
 
There have been very rare reports of weight gain, [[arthritis]], and [[retroperitoneal fibrosis]] (relationship to Lopressor has not been definitely established).
 
The [[oculomucocutaneous syndrome]] associated with the [[beta blocker]] [[practolol]] has not been reported with Lopressor.
 
====Myocardial Infarction====
 
Central Nervous System: Tiredness has been reported in about 1 of 100 patients. Vertigo, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, confusion, and reduced libido have also been reported, but a drug relationship is not clear.
 
Cardiovascular: In the randomized comparison of Lopressor and placebo described in the CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY section, the following adverse reactions were reported:
 
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Respiratory: Dyspnea of pulmonary origin has been reported in fewer than 1 of 100 patients.
 
Gastrointestinal: Nausea and abdominal pain have been reported in fewer than 1 of 100 patients.
 
Dermatologic: Rash and worsened psoriasis have been reported, but a drug relationship is not clear.
 
Miscellaneous: Unstable diabetes and claudication have been reported, but a drug relationship is not clear.
 
====Potential Adverse Reactions====
 
 
A variety of adverse reactions not listed above have been reported with other beta-adrenergic blocking agents and should be considered potential adverse reactions to Lopressor.
Central Nervous System: Reversible mental depression progressing to catatonia; an acute reversible syndrome characterized by disorientation for time and place, short-term memory loss, emotional lability, slightly clouded sensorium, and decreased performance on neuropsychometrics.
 
Cardiovascular: Intensification of AV block (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
 
Hematologic: Agranulocytosis, nonthrombocytopenic purpura, and thrombocytopenic purpura.
 
 
Hypersensitive Reactions: Fever combined with aching and sore throat, laryngospasm and respiratory distress.
 
 
====Postmarketing Experience====
 
The following adverse reactions have been reported during postapproval use of Lopressor: confusional state, an increase in blood triglycerides and a decrease in High Density Lipoprotein (HDL). Because these reports are from a population of uncertain size and are subject to confounding factors, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency.<ref name="dailymed.nlm.nih.gov">{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = LOPRESSOR (METOPROLOL TARTRATE) TABLET [NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION] | url =http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=bb05420c-fd24-4672-9f62-fdd313819287 | publisher =  | date =  | accessdate = }}</ref>
 
==References==
 
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