About Charles Cusumano, FMP, PA-C Expertise I will answer questions about the different causes of Hypertension; the complications; the treatments and the drugs used.Hypertension is a silent, potentially deadly disease that`s completely treatable. Knowledge is power.
Experience Nationally Certified Physician Assistant/Family Medicine Practitioner.
I've been in practice since 1975.
Organizations I am currently serving as an expert in the Family, General and Internal Medicine site right here at AllExperts.com. You can visit my profile there. I was also honored as a Distinguished Fellow in the AAPA.
Awards and Honors Distinguished Fellow American Academy of Physician Assistants
Question I am a 68 year old woman with high blood pressure and take Cozaar,Triamterene/hctz.I was taking Metaprolol to slow down the pulse and heart rate,but developed a bad cough,so I gradually tapered down and the cough went away.My problem is that without the Metaprolol,my pulse and heart rate are high again,so it appears I need something to slow them down.Is there a Beta Blocker,or something else that I could take that wo'nt cause that cough?
Answer Hi Bernice,
I am surprised the cough was caused by the metoprolol unless ofcourse you have chronic lung disease. It is far more common to associate a cough with cozaar. There are other beta blockers that could be tried. Unless there is a contraindication, calcium channel blockers can lower heart rate also.
