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A member asked:

Is metroprolol or lisinopril-hctz better for high blood pressure? mine was 165/100 today.

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Lisinopril/hctz: That combo is superior for blood pressure over metoprolol.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 9/26/2013

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