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Is There A Beta-blocker In The Prescription?
Hi Dr. Grief, I have been scheduled for a C.T. Scan for my heart. The instruction sheet sent to me indicated that my doctor should have prescribed a beta-blocker for my blood pressure. Currently, my prescribed drugs are Lipitor, Inhibace, Metformin, Flomax. Is any one of these drugs a beta-blocker ? Thank you for your assistance. Kenneth Wong email: YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
Hi, thank you for asking Healthcare magic.
From the list of drugs you have presented, there is no beta blocker but there is a drug for high blood pressure (Inhibace). Your doctor probably knows why he/she preferred inhibace to beta blocker. Some drugs are contra indicated in some patients. If it is possible to get back to your attending physician, I would suggest you ask him/her why. If it is not possible, then continue the drugs you have been prescribed.
I hope that helps
I wish you good health
From the list of drugs you have presented, there is no beta blocker but there is a drug for high blood pressure (Inhibace). Your doctor probably knows why he/she preferred inhibace to beta blocker. Some drugs are contra indicated in some patients. If it is possible to get back to your attending physician, I would suggest you ask him/her why. If it is not possible, then continue the drugs you have been prescribed.
I hope that helps
I wish you good health
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