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Is It Advisable To Stop Metoprolol And Start Losartan?
Question: I'm having trouble with BP meds. Doctor has given me both. Can I stop with the metoprolol this morning and go back to losartan (100 mg) tonight?
Brief Answer:
A good combination
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. I carefully read your query.
The combination of two drugs to fight high blood pressure is widely used to achieve the aim of normal blood pressure figures. And a combination of a beta blocker with a angiotensin receptor blocker, such as in your therapy, is a good, safe and effective combination in controlling the high blood pressure. However, related to your request, yes it is safe to discontinue metoprolol of the morning and take the losartan of the evening. As long as blood pressure figures remain under 140/90 mmHg, there is nothing wrong to go on and use just one drug. I hope this is clarifying and helpful.
I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
A good combination
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. I carefully read your query.
The combination of two drugs to fight high blood pressure is widely used to achieve the aim of normal blood pressure figures. And a combination of a beta blocker with a angiotensin receptor blocker, such as in your therapy, is a good, safe and effective combination in controlling the high blood pressure. However, related to your request, yes it is safe to discontinue metoprolol of the morning and take the losartan of the evening. As long as blood pressure figures remain under 140/90 mmHg, there is nothing wrong to go on and use just one drug. I hope this is clarifying and helpful.
I am happy to help, if you have follow-up questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Meriton
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