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A member asked:
How long is it estimated that it would take for the body to rid itself of a beta blocker for hbp if there is no need to taper from the dose?
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It depends.: It all depends on several factors such as kidney function, the body's ability to metabolize the medication, and the formulation of the medication, for example extended-release verses immediate release. As an example, Metoprolol Tartrate can be metabolized anywhere between 37.5 hours to 14 hours. When discontinuing therapy tapering is often employed to avoid spikes in blood pressure.
Answered 5/23/2015
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