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How Long Should Metoprolol Be Consumed?

My mom is 80 years old. She had been having high blood pressure since 4 days about 150/97. She takes metropolol 25 mg. twice a day, but last couple of days she took 3 times a day instead to lower her BP. She also took lasik/potassium for three days in a row. Now her blood pressure is 115/70 instead of taking it as needed basis. She was in the ER two days ago, her MRI was normal and BP over there was ranging from 160/75 to 140/97.She is following up with her primary care doctor tomorrow. Her 3rd dose is due now. Should she take that if her BP is OK now. Normally she takes twice, but started taking 3 times 2 days ago.
Fri, 6 May 2016
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your experience with with pretty reduced blood pressure level following usage of metoprolol I am advice you keep to your physician prescription guidelines for twice daily dosing to avert devastating complication of Hypotension

I hope this helps Regards
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How Long Should Metoprolol Be Consumed?

Hello dear Greetings Regarding your experience with with pretty reduced blood pressure level following usage of metoprolol I am advice you keep to your physician prescription guidelines for twice daily dosing to avert devastating complication of Hypotension I hope this helps Regards