Reviews and Information for KV Pharmaceutical
Search term may appear only in full report available to members. Join now for full access.
Product Review
Toprol XL vs. Generic Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release (ER) Tablets Review Article
Choose the Best Blood Pressure Medication. Find Out Why Some Generic Blood Pressure Medications Are Not the Same as the Original & May Increase Blood Pressure or Have Other Disturbing Side Effects.
News Release
March 17, 2008
As problems surface, Consumerlab.com and the people's pharmacy ask FDA to disclose differences between generic and original drugs
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK AND DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA — MARCH 17, 2008 — An investigation by ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
December 26, 2008
Generic Manufacturer Suspends Production of All Tablets -- Including Generic Metoprolol Succinate ER
On December 23, 2008, KV Pharmaceutical advised the FDA that it voluntarily suspended all shipments of all of its FDA approved drug products in tablet form, including Metoprolol Succinate ER 100 mg and 200 mg products. [See related ConsumerLab.com Drug Investigation of Metoprolol Succinate ER.
Recalls & Warnings
January 30, 2009
Generic Toprol XL (Metoprolol Succinate ER) Recalled Along with 60 Other Drugs
On January 28, 2009, ETHEX Corporation, a subsidiary of KV Pharmaceutical, announced a nationwide recall at the retail level of all strengths of Metoprolol Succinate ER tablets (25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg).