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Simultaneous Blood Pressure Meds

Simultaneous Blood Pressure Meds

Should I be on both a beta blocker and a calcium channel blocker. My GP has me on both Beta Blocker ( Toprol 100mg) and Calcium Channel Blocker ( Amlodipine 5 mg). Recent web research point out that Calcium Channel blockers should be used IN LIEU of beta blocker and are NOT NORMALLY used together. Thoughts? I am a 55 yo male. Treated BP runs from 120-133. Thanks for any words. It will  help me in my discussions with my GP to steer proper treatment.
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Norvasc (amlodipine) is not contraindicated with beta blockers but other calcium channel blockers such as Diltizem or verapamil have a relative contraindication.  It has to do with the mechanism of action of these meds.  Amlodipine affects a different calcium channel then the other two.    
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