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Suggest Dosage For Lisinopril And Metoprolol While Suffering From Hypertension
Question: I was taking lisinopril. 10 mg. Twice aday. And metoprolol succ er 25 mg one a day. My b p was getting low so we took llisinopril to once aday. How would you recommenrd me takeing these two doses Together am pm ??? Thet had me start taking meto in pm and lisin in am. Still finding b p to be low in afternoon i am 106/61. Coukd that pressure cause me to be lightheaded and tired?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that metoprolol does not have any noticeable effects on blood pressure. Its action is mainly on the heart rate.
Lisinopril is the main drug which lowers your blood pressure.
Coming to this point, I would recommend taking lisinopril 10mg in the morning and metoprolol in pm.
If your blood pressure is still low, I would recommend reducing the dose of lisinopril to 5mg in the morning.
It is also important to monitor your heart rate. If your heart rate is lower than 55bpm, I would recommend stopping metoprolol.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that metoprolol does not have any noticeable effects on blood pressure. Its action is mainly on the heart rate.
Lisinopril is the main drug which lowers your blood pressure.
Coming to this point, I would recommend taking lisinopril 10mg in the morning and metoprolol in pm.
If your blood pressure is still low, I would recommend reducing the dose of lisinopril to 5mg in the morning.
It is also important to monitor your heart rate. If your heart rate is lower than 55bpm, I would recommend stopping metoprolol.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Any thoughts on low pressure making me fatigure and light headed
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Yes, low blood pressure can cause these symptoms.
Coming to this point, a reduce in the dose of lisinopril is necessary.
I would recommend reducing the dose to 5 mg daily, at am.
I would also recommend taking plenty of fluids.
From the other hand metoprolol can lower physical performance and cause chronic fatigue.
If you do not have any increased heart rate or cardiac arrhythmia, I would recommend stopping taking it.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Yes, low blood pressure can cause these symptoms.
Coming to this point, a reduce in the dose of lisinopril is necessary.
I would recommend reducing the dose to 5 mg daily, at am.
I would also recommend taking plenty of fluids.
From the other hand metoprolol can lower physical performance and cause chronic fatigue.
If you do not have any increased heart rate or cardiac arrhythmia, I would recommend stopping taking it.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I just started taking a 10 mg dose of lexapro last night this morning i frel anxious and like my skin is crawling. Can i realky feek this wayvagter one dise
Brief Answer:
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
It is too early for lexapro to start its effects.
So, it may be just anxiety.
I would recommend taking alprazolam 0.25 mg to help calm your anxiety.
Anyway, if you have skin itching or cutaneous redness, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam to exclude an allergic reaction.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
My answer as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
It is too early for lexapro to start its effects.
So, it may be just anxiety.
I would recommend taking alprazolam 0.25 mg to help calm your anxiety.
Anyway, if you have skin itching or cutaneous redness, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam to exclude an allergic reaction.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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