# Can Toprol-XL (metoprolol succinate ER) be crushed?

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## Direct answer

**CAUTION. Special handling.** Do not crush or chew. Per FDA labeling the scored tablet may be split in half, but each half must still be swallowed whole.

Formulation: Extended-release tablet (scored)

## What to ask the pharmacist

If halves are still too hard to swallow, ask about metoprolol tartrate (immediate-release) dosing instead.

## Verification

- Source type: FDA labeling
- Source note: FDA labeling
- Source checked: 2026-04-02


## Safety

Confirm with your pharmacist before changing how any medication is taken. Match the exact drug, strength, dosage form, release mechanism, manufacturer or NDC, and imprint. A pill image alone is not enough.