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[Mirzamojahid]

I am on Losartan 50 mg sice last few years, Sometime my BP goes berserk ranging from 150-160/90-105. I used to combine atenolo 25 mg and it used to be normal. Now since 5 days back I forgot to take Losartan at my usual time  in morning, but took it in evening. What happened that my BP is not cominh down, I take metprolol 25 mg in morning and after an hour or so BP becomes more or less normal but start rising after 9pm and in the morning ranges the same as mentioned earlier. Should I start taking metprolol 25 mg in evening as well.

[Jerry_NJ]

Yes, from your post it reads like you have access to generic beta blockers, both atenolol and metoprolol are short term, last only a few hours.  They are not slow release, one per 24 hours type of medication.

Talk with your prescribing doctor.  But, I believe most who are taking regular/fast release beta blockers take them every 12 hours, I do.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, please don't take medications on your own and without a proper schedule or prescription by your doctor. It can cause dangerous effects. Please consult a healthcare professional and get monitored for your blood pressure control. Regards.