Metoprolol succinate and Alcoholism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Alcoholism is reported as a side effect among people who take Metoprolol succinate (metoprolol succinate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Folic Acid, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Alcoholism when taking Metoprolol succinate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 64,247 people who have side effects when taking Metoprolol succinate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metoprolol succinate?

Metoprolol succinate has active ingredients of metoprolol succinate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 66,933 Metoprolol succinate users. Check the latest studies of Metoprolol succinate.

What is Alcoholism?

Alcoholism (problems with alcohol) is found to be associated with 758 drugs and 1,353 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Alcoholism.

On Apr, 23, 2026

64,247 people reported to have side effects when taking Metoprolol succinate.
Among them, 36 people (0.06%) have Alcoholism.

Could Metoprolol succinate cause Alcoholism?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Metoprolol succinate when they have Alcoholism? *

What is the gender of people who have Alcoholism when taking Metoprolol succinate? *

female: 36.11 %
male: 63.89 %

What is the age of people who have Alcoholism when taking Metoprolol succinate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Metoprolol succinate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Alcoholism? *

Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 25.00%
Depression: 8 people, 22.22%
Weight Loss: 6 people, 16.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 13.89%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 5 people, 13.89%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 13.89%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 5 people, 13.89%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 11.11%
Enlarged Heart: 4 people, 11.11%
Suicidal Ideation: 4 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 8.33%
Pain: 3 people, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 8.33%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 8.33%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 8.33%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 5.56%
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (long lasting infection of nerves outside brain and spinal cord): 2 people, 5.56%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 5.56%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 2.78%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 1 person, 2.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metoprolol succinate (the active ingredients of Metoprolol succinate) and Metoprolol succinate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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