Does Turmeric Interact With Metoprolol?
Question: I am on Metoprolol 50 mg daily for blood pressure. Is it true that taking Turmeric supplements with this medication can induce hypotension?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi There
I have gone through your query, am Dr Bhanu Partap and am a cardiology practitioner.
Turmeric is a very beneficial herb with lots of medical properties like antibacterial, anti inflammatory, immunity booster and many other but it don't have any hypotensive effects.
So it can be safely used together with metoprolol.
I hope this information will answer your query. If you have any other doubts you can ask back or else you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
Wish you good health
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi There
I have gone through your query, am Dr Bhanu Partap and am a cardiology practitioner.
Turmeric is a very beneficial herb with lots of medical properties like antibacterial, anti inflammatory, immunity booster and many other but it don't have any hypotensive effects.
So it can be safely used together with metoprolol.
I hope this information will answer your query. If you have any other doubts you can ask back or else you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
Wish you good health
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