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Metoprolol — Increase to Treat Increased Diastolic BP?

Posted by mikeydc2008 @mikeydc2008, Mar 22 1:10pm

My Cardiologist increased my dose of Metoprolol from 12.5 mg to 25 mg. She said she did it to lower my high diastolic blood pressure from 83 to below 80. She diagnosed me with Hypertension based on that one blood pressure reading (of 83 diastolic blood pressure). What do you think? Do I need to get a second opinion?

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meda | @meda | Mar 26 10:00am
In reply to @mzpat "@mikeydc2008 NO REASONS GIVEN BY CURRENT CARDIO DOCTOR OR THE NURSE. THAT IS WHY I AM..." + (show)
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NO REASONS GIVEN BY CURRENT CARDIO DOCTOR OR THE NURSE. THAT IS WHY I AM GETTING A SECOND OPINION FROM A CARDIOLOGIST THAT IS WITH A DIFFERENT MEDICAL GROUP . I SEE THE NEW MD ON THE 10TH. LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING SOME ANSWERS. IF NOT, I WILL GET A 3RD.

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@mzpat YEAAAA for you for being so in charge of your health - no one cares more about it than you! I try to do the same and it has worked out quite well thus far in my 80's.

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mikeydc2008 | @mikeydc2008 | Mar 26 7:01pm

That’s wonderful you are in charge (of your health) and going strong in your 80’s! Keep on going strong!

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mzpat | @mzpat | Mar 27 9:12am

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT! THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I GET WEARY OF THE FIGHT.

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