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How To Treat Hypertension?
Hi I was taking metoprolol 25 mg since 2009 when I was diagnosed of essential Hypertension.I had a check up with a new doctor ( a General Practioner ) and he changed my pill with Cor 2.5 mg.I read the med literature inside the box and was bothered reading that it is mainly for patients with stable chronic,moderate to severe heart failure,all I know was I have a hypertension problem
and is controlled.Should I take this new pill?
and is controlled.Should I take this new pill?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Thanks for writing to HCM
both metoprolol and cor(bisoprolol) belong to same class of drugs both are cardoprotective agents
both drugs are used in heartfailures and hypertension
i would suggest you to go with cor 2.5mg
Discuss this with your doctor and then decide.
Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.
Thanks for writing to HCM
both metoprolol and cor(bisoprolol) belong to same class of drugs both are cardoprotective agents
both drugs are used in heartfailures and hypertension
i would suggest you to go with cor 2.5mg
Discuss this with your doctor and then decide.
Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.
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