Is It Safe To Have Lisinopril Along With Metoprolol For High BP?

Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015

Question: My husband is prescribed two meds by two Dr. One is lisinopril 5mg tabs prescribed by our family Dr. the other is metoprolol prescribed by a heart Dr. My husband is 76 and had a pace maker in XXXXXXX last year. I was checking the mes and discover 2 blood pressure prescriptions. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about!

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern I would like to assure you that there is nothing to worry about. Lisinopril and Metoprolol are commonly used together in the same person. Lisinopril as a blood vessel-dilator is the main antihypertensive drug; meanwhile Metoprolol helps to control fast heart rate and possible arrhythmia. Your husband is more safe (regarding Metoprolol) than the other patients, as he has a cardiac pacemaker implanted. So relax; nothing to worry about. It doesn't seem to be a mess.
Hope to have been helpful to you.
Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Greeting from Dr. Iliri.

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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (27 minutes later)

No question but a thank you for your information, much appreciated. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you!

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome XXXXXX!

I request you to close this discussion if you have no more questions.

Have a nice day!

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