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 (Lopressor, Toprol XL) is a blood pressure medication categorized as a beta blocker. Metoprolol is indicated for the treatment of angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.t is used to treat angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), and to treat or prevent heart attack. Some of the side effects that may be experienced with metoprolol include: low blood pressure, slow heart rate, rash or itching, shortness of breath, dizziness, drowsiness, and depression.