Q: I’m taking 40 mg of Benicar + 12.5 HCT in the morning and a Beta Blocker (Metoprolol 50 mg) in the evening. What could possibly cause my BP to rise in the late afternoons/early evenings? During the mornings & day BP readings are usually from the 120’s over high 70’s low 80’s but in the late afternoons/early evenings the readings are from 150’s or more over high 80’s or 90’s
A: The beta blocker you are taking is eliminated from the body fairly quickly. You are taking it in the evening. By late afternoon, it is possible that your blood levels of the beta blocker are so low that your blood pressure is no longer controlled. You should show your readings to your doctor.
Further Reading:
Mayo Clinic on Beta Blockers
How Do Beta Blockers Lower Blood Pressure? – Livestrong.com
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You are taking an angiotensin receptor blocker, a diuretic, and a beta blocker. The HCT dosage seems very light, and is one of the more useful anti-hypertensive medications, assuming you can overlook the oxymoron associated with the words “useful” and “antihypertension medication”. Do you know why you are taking these three medications? Do you understand the purpose for each and the side effects of each? Perhaps discussing this and some alternatives with your doctor would be helpful. The answer to your question, may well be simply, “life”. Are you utilizing any relaxation techniques in the afternoon and evening (Resperate is one example)? Are you getting aerobic exercise in the afternoon? This has been very helpful in keeping afternoon/evening blood pressures in the normal range for me, as I had experienced that same problem in the past while on medications. There are also many natural alternatives to medications if you can find a truly caring physician not necessarily wed to the AMA line. Good luck, and all the best to you!
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Anyone into natural remedies would at least know how to spell the word, don’t you think?