Metolazone and Metoprolol interaction

Metolazone and Metoprolol: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Metolazone label · effective 2026-01-15

Major

Other Antihypertensive Drugs When metolazone tablets, USP, are used with other antihypertensive drugs, particular care must be taken to avoid excessive reduction of blood pressure, especially during initial therapy.

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Moderate

Dosage adjustments of other antihypertensives may be necessary.

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Minor

Other Antihypertensives When metolazone tablets, USP, are used with other antihypertensive drugs, care must be taken, especially during initial therapy.

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From the Metoprolol (Metoprolol Tartrate) label · effective 2026-01-29

Moderate

If such symptoms occur, increase diuretics and restore clinical stability before advancing the dose of Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2) ].

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Minor

Because of its relative beta 1 cardio-selectivity, however, Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets may be used in patients with bronchospastic disease who do not respond to, or cannot tolerate, other antihypertensive treatment.

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