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Does Amlodipine Interact With A Beta-blocker?
Question: Can amodipine and a beta blocker be used together for a person with normal heart beat and high systolic pressure?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that Amlodipine and a beta-blocker may be used together for better controlling high blood pressure values.
As they shoe a potentiated anti-hypertensive effect when used together, it is necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure when starting this combination and what is more important to apply a carefully scheduled scheme of escalating beta-blocker daily dose.
Up-titrating the daily beta-blocker dose every 5-7 days will help in concluding the most appropriate dose with the desired effects and avoiding potential adverse effects.
You need to discuss with your attending doctor on the possibility of this combination, first reviewing any contraindications of each of these drugs.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that Amlodipine and a beta-blocker may be used together for better controlling high blood pressure values.
As they shoe a potentiated anti-hypertensive effect when used together, it is necessary to closely monitor your blood pressure when starting this combination and what is more important to apply a carefully scheduled scheme of escalating beta-blocker daily dose.
Up-titrating the daily beta-blocker dose every 5-7 days will help in concluding the most appropriate dose with the desired effects and avoiding potential adverse effects.
You need to discuss with your attending doctor on the possibility of this combination, first reviewing any contraindications of each of these drugs.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
In case of any further uncertainties, feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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