Compare Zestoretic vs. Lopressor

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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Lowers blood pressure.

Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide is a good 2-in-1 blood pressure-lowering medicine that protects kidney function.

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3.4/ 5 average rating with 294 reviewsforZestoretic
Lowers blood pressure and controls heart rate.

Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) lowers high blood pressure, controls chest pain, and helps treat heart failure and heart attack. You need to take it with food and can't miss a dose.

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3.7/ 5 average rating with 464 reviewsforLopressor
Upsides
  • Combination medicine for people with high blood pressure. Doctors might prescribe it when you need more than one medicine to control your blood pressure.
  • The two drugs in Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide work together to lower blood pressure, remove extra water from your body, and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke.
  • Protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
  • Recommended for anyone with heart failure since it lowers the risk of death and further damage to your heart.
  • A first-choice treatment to prevent chest pain (angina).
  • Makes pain episodes less frequent and makes it easier to be active without having chest pain.
  • A first-choice treatment for people who've had a heart attack.
  • Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) lowers the risk of death during and after a heart attack.
  • Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) is cheaper than the extended release version.
Downsides
  • Comes in fixed dosage strengths, so it's harder for your doctor to adjust your dose.
  • Up to 1 in 10 people can get a dry cough with this medicine. It ranges from a mild tickle in the throat to a persistent hacking cough.
  • Makes you urinate more often.
  • Doesn't work as well in people with severe kidney problems.
  • Requires a yearly blood test to see how the medicine is affecting your body.
  • Not safe to use if you're pregnant.
  • You need to take Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) with food twice a day for it to work best.
  • Taking Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) may make you feel more tired or out of breath during exercise or your normal daily routines. This gets better for most people, but for some it may not go away.
  • Not a first-choice treatment for high blood pressure, unless you have heart failure or heart disease. It can also be added to other medicines if your blood pressure is still too high.
  • Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic.
  • You can't miss doses. Stopping Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) suddenly can cause your blood pressure to go up suddenly, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Reviews
294 reviews so far
51%
saidit'sworth it
40%
saiditworked well
17%
saidit'sa big hassle

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464 reviews so far
62%
saidit'sworth it
47%
saiditworked well
15%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
11possible side effects
  • Dizziness
    8%
  • Headache
    5%
  • Cough
    4%
  • Fatigue
    4%
  • Orthostatic Effects
    3%
  • Diarrhea
    3%
  • Nausea
    2%
  • Upper Respiratory Infection
    2%
  • Muscle Cramps
    2%
  • Asthenia
    2%
  • Paresthesia
    2%
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7possible side effects
  • Tiredness
    10%
  • Dizziness
    10%
  • Depression
    5%
  • Diarrhea
    5%
  • Itching or skin rash
    5%
  • Shortness of breath
    3%
  • Slowed heart rate
    3%
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Risks and risk factors
  • Harm to fetus
    • Women of childbearing age
  • Unusual tongue swelling
    • African descent
  • Severe allergic reactions while on dialysis
    • People requiring high flux dialysis
  • Acute kidney failure
    • History of kidney disease
  • Heart problems due to high potassium
    • Current kidney problems
    • Medicine that increase potassium
    • Use of salt substitute
  • Cough
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  • Heart problems
    • Suddenly stopping Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
    • Coronary artery disease
  • Masked symptoms of low blood sugar
    • Diabetes
  • Masked symptoms of overactive thyroid
  • Increased symptoms of heart failure
    • Heart failure
  • Increased risks during surgery
    • Major surgery requiring anesthesia
  • Breathing problems
    • Asthma
    • COPD
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