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Why Is Blood Pressure Persistently High Inspite Of Taking Bystolic And Verapamil?
Taking bystolic ..25 mg and my BP was up to 189/90 when at doctors office. Took verapamil 80mg twice 8 hours apart and BP is now 133/65. When do I start taking metroplol as my doctor wanted me to change med. it has been 15 hours nice I took last verapamil and BP still 129/67. When do I take metoprolol?
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
Hi,
You are taking bystolic and verapamil to optimize heart rate and blood pressure respectively.
Metoprolol is the same as bystolic. if bystolic is working fine to get your heart rate optimized; then, there is no need to change to metoprolol.
From what you are reporting, your blood pressure is being stabilized with a mean of 130/65 mmHg. This means the medications you are taking are working.
I'd suggest to wait for a couple of weeks before asking to change therapy.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
You are taking bystolic and verapamil to optimize heart rate and blood pressure respectively.
Metoprolol is the same as bystolic. if bystolic is working fine to get your heart rate optimized; then, there is no need to change to metoprolol.
From what you are reporting, your blood pressure is being stabilized with a mean of 130/65 mmHg. This means the medications you are taking are working.
I'd suggest to wait for a couple of weeks before asking to change therapy.
All the best!
Dr.Benard
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