Does Metoprolol Affect Dopamine And Norepinephrine Levels In Body?

Posted on Sun, 25 Oct 2015

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Question : Does metoprolol lower levels of dopamine and norepinephrine?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Does not affect dopamine but affects norepinephrine

Detailed Answer:
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Metoprolol does not affect dopamine levels in the body. However, metoprolol has some effects in reduction of norepinephrine release or overflow.
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