Can I drink alcohol with Metoprolol?

Yes, with care. You can drink, but stop if you feel dizzy, and avoid it in the first few days or after a dose increase.

Can I eat rich or spicy food with Metoprolol?

Yes, with care. If metoprolol makes you feel sick, stick to simple meals rather than rich or spicy food.

Can I drink caffeinated drinks with Metoprolol?

Yes, with care. If you get cold hands or feet on metoprolol, try to avoid drinks with caffeine in them.

Can I eat salty food with Metoprolol?

Yes, with care. Keep salt low, aiming for no more than 6g a day, as too much raises blood pressure.

Can I eat spicy food with Metoprolol?

Yes, with care. Rich or spicy food can make nausea worse, so keep to simple meals if metoprolol makes you feel sick.

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Can I eat this with Metoprolol?

Metoprolol can be taken with or without food, but alcohol can push blood pressure too low and cause dizziness, and rich or spicy food may worsen nausea.

Also sold as Betaloc, Betaloc I.V., Betaloc-SA, Lopresor, Lopresor SR, Tensomex. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

Our Beta blockers page also covers Metoprolol and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Metoprolol’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.

Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 60 foods and drinks for Metoprolol (0 to avoid, 58 to take care with) — or tap one below.

Quick answers

Should I take Metoprolol with food?: You can take metoprolol with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol with Metoprolol?: Yes, with care. You can drink, but stop if you feel dizzy, and avoid it in the first few days or after a dose increase.
Can I eat rich or spicy food with Metoprolol?: Yes, with care. If metoprolol makes you feel sick, stick to simple meals rather than rich or spicy food.
Can I drink caffeinated drinks with Metoprolol?: Yes, with care. If you get cold hands or feet on metoprolol, try to avoid drinks with caffeine in them.
Can I eat salty food with Metoprolol?: Yes, with care. Keep salt low, aiming for no more than 6g a day, as too much raises blood pressure.
Can I eat spicy food with Metoprolol?: Yes, with care. Rich or spicy food can make nausea worse, so keep to simple meals if metoprolol makes you feel sick.

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1 · What do you take?

Metoprololalso Betaloc, Betaloc I.V., Betaloc-SA

Metoprolol can be taken with or without food, but alcohol can push blood pressure too low and cause dizziness, and rich or spicy food may worsen nausea.

You can eat and drink normally on metoprolol, apart from stopping alcohol if you feel dizzy. Alcohol can lower your blood pressure too much, so be careful early on or after a dose change. Simple meals may help if you feel sick.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: You can take metoprolol with or without food.

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