1 Stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers. 2  Ulcers in the stomach may enlarge and erode through a blood vessel, causing bleeding. 3  Aside from medication, the most common cause of a stomach ulcer is an infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori.
Brand Names: Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Metoprolol Tartrate, Toprol-XL. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack. Metoprolol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
A: Metoprolol Succinate ER (Toprol XL) is a medication that is used to treat various conditions of the heart and blood vessels such as high blood pressure. It is in the class of medications called beta blockers that work by blocking stress hormones from causing an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.etoprolol is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain). Some of the more common side effects of metoprolol are fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea, itching, rash, depression, and slow heartbeat. Blood pressure measures how hard your heart is working to pump blood through your body.