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Confusion b/w betacap 40 & metaprolol 50
I have a problem of social anxiety related high blood pressure ( upto 160 / 110 ) and pulse rate upto 140 even after taking amlip 10 whenever in social situations . So my general physician told me to stop amlip 10 and start metaprolol 50 mg and i also take second opinion from another doctor online where he prescribed beatcap tr 40 ...Now i am confused between these two medicine which should i take - betacap tr 40 or metoprolol 50 for anxiety related high blood pressure Nd pulse rate ...plz clear my doubt which should i take
( plz note my all blood reports are totally normal )
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Betacap (propranol ) would be better for anxiety as it is non selective beta blocker and is used for anxiety since decades compared to metoprolol which is more cardio selective n not that frequently prescribed for anxiety.
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continue propranolol (betacap)
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you might take other medicines for anxiety of not contolled by propranolol alone.
consult a psychiatrist for add on medicies.
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Both are same group so either is ok .
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Either of the two
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