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Can Bystolic Be Taken Instead Of Losartan?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Question: I have run out of my Rx for Losartan 100 mg and drug stores are close. I have a sample of Bystolic 5mg that I use to take. Should I take the Bystolic for today until I get my Rx filled tomorrow or should I just skip today and wait til tomorrow to take the Losartan 100 mg again.
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
can wait

Detailed Answer:
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The two belong to entirely different classes
No need to take a new drug / Bystolic is a Beta-Blocker and is not to be taken or stopped on as needed…
Skipping for a day is not serious, if the pressure is controlled…

Regards
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Can Bystolic Be Taken Instead Of Losartan?

Brief Answer: can wait Detailed Answer: Welcome to HCM The two belong to entirely different classes No need to take a new drug / Bystolic is a Beta-Blocker and is not to be taken or stopped on as needed… Skipping for a day is not serious, if the pressure is controlled… Regards