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I am 79 year old active senior citizen since last on week my bp is around 200/100 I am taking metozest xl 50 am and amlodipine besilate tablet 1/day shall I continue the same dose or change. Thanks.
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amlodipine requires one month for full effect. metoprolol is less effective in seniors. you can discuss about thiazide with your dr if BP stays high
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