Replacing Metroprolol Due To Asthma

The doctor recently took me off metoprolol because it was discovered that I have asthma.She replaced it with diltiazwm which caused my heart rate to increase to 133 and upped my blood pressure. Now I'm back on the metoprolol until I see my doctor again. Is there another medication for high blood pressure that you could recommend to replace metoprolol? I was also prescribed ventolin for the asthma.

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Hi, Lin!

How long did you take the Diltiazem?

Your blood pressure and heart rate normally would elevate for a few days, when you first switch from one medication to another. The 133 is rather high, but did you call your doctor about it. yet?

Since the beta blockers can cause trouble with asthma, you are going to have to switch to something else, however, only your doctor can help you find the proper medication for you.

And the Ventolin could also cause elevated blood pressure and heart rate, it is very well known to cause the tachycardia, such as what you've experienced. Had you used it near the time you saw the elevated heart rate and blood pressure levels?

Learn more Ventolin details here.

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I took the diltiazem for 4 days. I wasn't using the ventolin when I had the elevated heart rate and the rise in blood pressure. I went to the outpatient at the hospital and the doctor put me back on the metroprolol until I can be seen at the asthma clinic. He also tried more of the diltiazem while I was at the hospital and my heart rate and blood pressure went up again.

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