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Is Metoprolol Tartrate An Effective Medication For Hypertension?
Question: how can I lower my bp to acceptable level. I take losartan 100mg and I would like to take metoprolol tartrate 50 mg to help my bp.
Brief Answer:
Your BP needs to be measured and tracked.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone carefully through the query and understand your concerns. Losartan is a good medicine. However, a number of considerations need to be made and a protocol needs to be followed while prescribing BP medications. Recommendations and guidelines are available for the same. Metoprolol has a cardioprotective effect and is preferred even though it has lesser effects on the aged population. You need to see a doctor who could measure your BP, follow it up and define a suitable regimen for you.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Your BP needs to be measured and tracked.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the query and understand your concerns. Losartan is a good medicine. However, a number of considerations need to be made and a protocol needs to be followed while prescribing BP medications. Recommendations and guidelines are available for the same. Metoprolol has a cardioprotective effect and is preferred even though it has lesser effects on the aged population. You need to see a doctor who could measure your BP, follow it up and define a suitable regimen for you.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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