Is It Safe To Have Lotrel And Toprol XL At A Different Time?

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015

Question: I take Lotrel 5/20mg and also Toprol XL 100 mg daily. Usually at brakfast time. would there be a problem if I took it at a diffwerent hour lke a few hours earlier?

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can take a few hours earlier.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for using HCM.

Yes you can take the medication mentioned at a different hour ( few hours earlier). It is still effective.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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