Metoprolol and Verapamil interaction
Metoprolol and Verapamil: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Metoprolol (Metoprolol Tartrate) label · effective 2026-01-29
Concomitant use of glycosides, clonidine, and diltiazem and verapamil with beta-blockers can increase the risk of bradycardia.
Digitalis glycosides, clonidine, diltiazem, and verapamil slow atrioventricular conduction and decrease heart rate.
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.
From the Verapamil (Verapamil Hydrochloride) label · effective 2025-03-25
A decrease in metoprolol and propranolol clearance has been observed when either drug is administered concomitantly with verapamil.
Beta blockers: reports of excess bradycardia and AV block, including complete heart block; monitor closely ( 7.4 )
Beta Blockers Concomitant therapy with beta-adrenergic blockers and verapamil may result in additive negative effects on heart rate, atrioventricular conduction, and/or cardiac contractility.
Antihypertensive Agents Verapamil administered concomitantly with oral antihypertensive agents (e.g., vasodilators, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, diuretics, beta blockers) will usually have an additive effect on lowering blood pressure.
Avoid verapamil in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction (e.g., ejection fraction less than 30% or moderate to severe symptoms of cardiac failure) and in patients with any degree of ventricular dysfunction if they are receiving a beta-adrenergic blocker [see Drug Interactions ( 7.4 )].
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