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Would Skipping Lopressor Dosage For Two Days Cause Adverse Effects?

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Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Question: I forgot to pick up my prescription of Lopressor and won't be able to get it until Tuesday because of the holiday. I take it twice a day and ran out tonight. Will 2 days without the medication be a risk for me?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Monitor your blood pressure and report values to me!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about what happened. Two days wouldn't cause too much problems. I will suggest you monitor your blood pressure thrice daily and report values for guidance is need be.

I hope this guides and reassures. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Would Skipping Lopressor Dosage For Two Days Cause Adverse Effects?

Brief Answer: Monitor your blood pressure and report values to me! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about what happened. Two days wouldn't cause too much problems. I will suggest you monitor your blood pressure thrice daily and report values for guidance is need be. I hope this guides and reassures. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.