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Metoprolol is a prescription drug that doctors may use to treat heart issues, such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and heart failure. The most common form is metoprolol succinate, which people can buy under the brand name Toprol-XL. Metoprolol may also refer to metoprolol tartrate, which has the brand name Lopressor.Metoprolol often causes side effects so some people may wish to consider using alternative medications. Importantly, no one taking metoprolol should stop taking the drug unless they are following direct orders from a doctor. Even if the drug causes side effects, the person will need to come off the drug gradually or transfer to a new drug. Metoprolol can help treat a range of conditions, including angina and high blood pressure. Metoprolol often features in treatment plans for high blood pressure and angina, a type of chest pain. The type of metoprolol will determine its other uses. For example, metoprolol tartrate may help prevent a heart attack in people with heart disease or those who have already had a heart attack. However, metoprolol succinate will not help prevent heart attacks from occurring. In some cases, doctors may also prescribe the drug as a way to prevent migraines.