Should I take my high blood pressure medications, Metolar XR and Telma 20, on the day of my treadmill test (TMT), or will they affect the test results?
Metolar XR (metoprolol) can slow your heart rate, which might prevent you from reaching the target heart rate needed for an accurate treadmill test (TMT). Telma 20 (telmisartan) lowers blood pressure but has less effect on heart rate. However, you should never stop these medications on your own. Please contact your prescribing doctor or the testing center immediately for specific instructions. They may want you to temporarily hold the Metolar XR or proceed normally depending on the reason for your test.
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Should I take my high blood pressure medications, Metolar XR and Telma 20, on the day of my treadmill test (TMT), or will they affect the test results?