What does metoprolol look like?

Metoprolol isn’t one single pill—its look depends on the form and dose. The two main types are:

- Metoprolol tartrate (immediate-release, often sold as Lopressor)
- Appearance: white to off-white tablets, usually round or oval and film-coated.
- Common strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg (appearance can vary by manufacturer).

- Metoprolol succinate (extended-release, often sold as Toprol-XL)
- Appearance: capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets, often yellow, peach, or light-colored (color can vary by strength and manufacturer).
- Common strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg (appearance varies by maker).

Generic versions can look different even at the same dose. There’s also a liquid oral form that is colorless to pale yellow.

If you’re trying to identify a pill:
- Check the imprint code, shape, and color, then use a reliable pill identifier or consult a pharmacist.
- Verify against the bottle label and patient’s prescription.

If you tell me the exact strength and form (tartrate vs succinate) you’re asking about, I can describe the typical appearance for that specific formulation.