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Is Metoprolol Given For High BP?

I'm on several edications for kidney disease and high blood pressure. Since I've been on Lasix, I've notices very diminished semen output, and my testicles are much smaller than before. Plus with Metoprolol for b/p, I find it hard to get 'hard'. Any suggestions?
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Metoprolol is a type of drug known as a beta blocker. This works by helping to relax blood vessels to help drop your blood pressure. Unfortunately, drugs of this class can cause sexual side effects like you have mentioned. I would recommend discussing other medications for blood pressure control with your doctor. Typically, beta blockers aren't the first treatments for high blood pressure, but they may have been tried because of your kidney disease.
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Is Metoprolol Given For High BP?

Metoprolol is a type of drug known as a beta blocker. This works by helping to relax blood vessels to help drop your blood pressure. Unfortunately, drugs of this class can cause sexual side effects like you have mentioned. I would recommend discussing other medications for blood pressure control with your doctor. Typically, beta blockers aren t the first treatments for high blood pressure, but they may have been tried because of your kidney disease.