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Can Metoprolol Be Taken In Place Of Losartan?

hi i am going to start on metropol tar 25mg. i was on cardevilol 12.5 mg but had bronchoconstriction constantly and unable to play or exercise w/o much discomfort. also, feeling unsually tired all the time. he tried adding losartan, and i started having severe insomnia. how advantageous do you think it is to switch to metropol tar? thank you...max
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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metoprolol is more specific for heart, because carvidilol act on heart and bronchiols, that cause bronchoconstricition, losartan can cause insomnia, but in low dose of losartan you can add metoprolol, and consult your doctor, thanks
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Can Metoprolol Be Taken In Place Of Losartan?

metoprolol is more specific for heart, because carvidilol act on heart and bronchiols, that cause bronchoconstricition, losartan can cause insomnia, but in low dose of losartan you can add metoprolol, and consult your doctor, thanks