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Is It Safe To Have Metoprolol Despite Having Low BP?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Question: I just took my BP which is 109/62. I still am scheduled now to take enalapril, 20mg. and metoprolol er. 25mg. I took the enalapril, but am concerned now that taking the metoprolol when make my BP go lower. Is this the case or will my bp stay at the current level if I take the metoprolol now?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
discontinue metoprolol and review antihypertensive

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.

A BP recording of 109/62 is too low.
Just repeat the recording once after 30 minutes. If hypotension is persisting, it is better to skip next dose of metoprolol and get back to your doctor for adjusting antihypertensive dose. Continuing metoprolol may cause further fall and severe hypotension.

Meanwhile, drink enough oral fluids and avoid exertion. If you feel symptoms like dizziness or fainting, immediately lay down in bed for some time with foot end elevated.

Hope this will answer your query.
Be free to ask if you need further clarification.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
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Is It Safe To Have Metoprolol Despite Having Low BP?

Brief Answer: discontinue metoprolol and review antihypertensive Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum. Thanks for posting to us. A BP recording of 109/62 is too low. Just repeat the recording once after 30 minutes. If hypotension is persisting, it is better to skip next dose of metoprolol and get back to your doctor for adjusting antihypertensive dose. Continuing metoprolol may cause further fall and severe hypotension. Meanwhile, drink enough oral fluids and avoid exertion. If you feel symptoms like dizziness or fainting, immediately lay down in bed for some time with foot end elevated. Hope this will answer your query. Be free to ask if you need further clarification. Wishing you good health. Thank you.