A member asked:

If u been on metopolol 25 mg for 2 weeks and doctors up your dose to 100mg will your blood pressure decrease faster?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Possibly: Metoprolol will decrease blood pressure however is really not a first line agent for lowering blood pressure. You likely will need another medication. Discuss with your doctor or ask for a referral to a hypertension specialist.

Answered 11/30/2012

5.5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

If u been on metopolol 25 mg for 2 weeks and doctors up your dose to 100mg will your blood pressure decrease faster?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi doctors. I blood pressure medications, Losartan 100 mg & Metoprolol ER 100 mg. At the nephrologist my blood pressure was 120/70. At the cardiologist a week later it was 145/80. I often get variable numbers. Is this variability in readings normal?

A member asked:

I saw a doctor this afternoon. He prescribed me 100mg of metoprolol and 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide. Im having high blood pressure lately, and was taking 12.5 mg in the morning, and 12.5 at night. Can I break the one he prescribed me in half?

A member asked:

Good evening and Merry Christmas doctors. I take Losartan 100mg AND Metoprolol ER 100mg. I have been taking both of these medications for several years, but my blood pressure is still high. How can I respectfully get my cardiologist to change my meds?

A member asked:

Good morning doctors. I take Losartan HCTZ 100mg and Metoprolol ER 100mg. Would it be better (or not better) for my blood pressure control to have both medications with a diuretic/water pill?

A member asked:

Very good evening doctors. How is uACR 62 with proteinuria 1+ typically treated? eGFR is 62. BUN is 21. I am already taking 2 medications for high blood pressure--Losartan 100mg and Metoprolol ER 100mg?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I just started on blood pressure meds 2 days ago it metoprolol .25 mg. twice daily. And my doc put me on clonidinr hcl0.1 As needed. Is it okay to take the two together. Or should I wait an estimated time between the two?

Can HealthTap doctors help me renew blood pressure meds? Metoprolol?

My blood pressure fluctuates but stays normal to low but gets high throughout the day. My doctor put me on metoprolol 12.5 mg a day. Is it too much?

Good evening doctors. Blood pressure question. I take 100 mg of Metoprolol ER taken in am and 100 mg Losartan daily taken in pm. My BP was 180/80. A new Dr wants to change Losartan to Losartan Plus diuretic. How would I know if this change is good?

Hi doctors. I take Losartan 100 mg and Metoprolol ER 100 mg for high blood pressure. When my blood pressure is elevated, how many points do you add to the blood pressure reading because of anxiety?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?