My blood pressure is usually around 135/90 while taking Aten 50; should I keep taking this medication, or is it safe for me to switch to Olmezest Beta 50? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My blood pressure is usually around 135/90 while taking Aten 50; should I keep taking this medication, or is it safe for me to switch to Olmezest Beta 50?

Asked by Male, 60 · 27 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

27 days ago

Your blood pressure of 135/90 is slightly elevated, but please stay reassured that you are safe. While Aten 50 (atenolol) is helping, switching to Olmezest Beta 50, which contains olmesartan and metoprolol, requires careful medical guidance. Because these medications affect your heart rate and blood vessels differently, making a sudden switch can cause rapid heart rate changes or blood pressure spikes. Please continue taking your current Aten 50 and consult your prescribing doctor. They can safely evaluate your dosage or manage a transition if they feel Olmezest Beta 50 is better suited for your heart health.

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