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Metoprolol and Metoprolol Tartrate

steelers7509
Hi, Can someone tell me what the difference between Metoprolol and Metoprolol Tartrate is? Thank You in advance!
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Jerry_NJ
My Metoprolol carries the extra designation "SR" for slow release.  I do not have any knowledge about the tartrate.  "Kev" may have it right.
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I think tartrate is fast acting where the other is time released if I remember right.
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