Drug | Starting dosage* | Target dosage | Cost (generic)† |
---|---|---|---|
Bisoprolol (Zebeta) | 1.25 mg per day | 10 mg per day | $ 35 |
Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) | 12.5 mg per day | 50 to 75 mg twice daily | 42 (26) |
Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) | 12.5 mg per day | 200 mg per day | 52 |
Carvedilol (Coreg) | 3.125 mg twice daily | 25 to 50 mg twice daily | 93 |