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Metoprolol vs Nadolol

Compare Metoprolol and Nadolol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

MetoprololNadolol
Drug classbeta-Adrenergic Blockerbeta-Adrenergic Blocker
Used to treatAngina pectoris, Atrial fibrillation (AFib), Atrial flutter, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardiaAngina pectoris, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure
Generic priceFrom $0.016 each, about $0.48 for 30 (25 mg tablet)From $0.15 each, about $4.40 for 30 (20 mg tablet)
Brand priceLopressor: from $2.42 each, about $72.49 for 30 (50 mg tablet); other forms from $1.20 per mL (10 mg/mL oral solution). Toprol XL: from $1.39 each, about $41.56 for 30 (50 mg tablet)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 99% less than the brandNot listed