Dutoprol (metoprolol succinate / hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination medication used to control blood pressure to lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke. This medication has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available in the United States.
Dutoprol (metoprolol succinate / hydrochlorothiazide) is an oral medication that combines metoprolol succinate and hydrochlorothiazide. It's used to help lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure, which then lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. Metoprolol succinate slows down your heart rate, making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. And hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes (like sodium and potassium) to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling.
No, Dutoprol (metoprolol succinate / hydrochlorothiazide) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.
It's unclear why Dutoprol (metoprolol succinate / hydrochlorothiazide) was discontinued. The FDA stated that the medication was not withdrawn due to any safety or efficacy concerns. It's just no longer being marketed for sale by the manufacturer.
Dutoprol (metoprolol succinate / hydrochlorothiazide) has been discontinued, but metoprolol succinate and hydrochlorothiazide are both available on their own in several different strengths. There is also a combination medication that includes metoprolol tartrate (the short-acting version of metoprolol) and hydrochlorothiazide (previously known as Lopressor HCT). There are a lot of different options for treating high blood pressure, so talk to your provider to find the best medication for you.