But my cardiologist put me on blood thinner - metoprolol - and when I went for my 3month check up my blood pressure was 90/50. I thought that was low but was told it just meant my heart didn't have to work as hard. I also take xanax for my panic disorder and xanax also lowers my heart rate. So - I don't want to take the metoprolol and need something for my heart which won't make my blood pressure so low. Would really appreciate some suggestions. Thanks so much.
2007-11-17 03:18:59 · 4 answers · asked by maryjane 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
SORRY - the medication is for high blood pressure NOT A BLOOD THINNER. The blood thinner is a statin, which I DO TAKE along with an 81 mil of baby aspirin. It is the blood pressure medication I think I do not need. All this medical stuff is confusing. !!!
2007-11-17 07:25:03 · update #1
How do you feel? If you feel fine, then the blood pressure is not something to be concerned about. Since you have known coronary disease, your doctor prescribed you metoprolol (a beta blocker) to reduce your risk of a heart attack. It does lower blood pressure, but in your case, it was probably given to you to reduce the workload of your heart. If you feel poorly, then he/she can reduce your dose or maybe even stop it. Keep a little log book of your heart rate, blood pressure and how you feel to take with you to your next appointment. This will help your doctor decide if you should stay on it or not.
You mentioned a blood thinner, I'm guessing Plavix, which works along with Aspirin to keep your stent patent. It's important you keep taking it for as long as your doctor wants you to take it, do not stop without his permission. Some stents can develop clots in them if you stop too soon.
The statin is a cholesterol medicine, which in some cases can reduce your risk for a heart attack as well. This will not affect your blood pressure. Talk to your doctor before stopping it.
2007-11-17 08:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to talk to your doctor about this. Most of the time, blood thinners are not needed with a stent, but some types of stents don't work right without blood thinners. Ask your doctor if you can discontinue the blood thinner, lower the dose, or switch to a different thinner. A blood pressure of 90/50 is low, but OK as long as you aren't experiencing dizziness, fatigue, or fluid retention (puffiness in extremities).
2007-11-17 04:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
metoprolol will lower your BP and it will decrease your heart rate...and yes a lower blood pressure makes for less pressure in your body that your heart has to pump against....these are all good things for you...you need to discuss your concerns with the cardiologist or a nurse in their office so you understand the importance of this treatment for your heart's benefit...do not stop taking this medication...
2007-11-18 12:50:08 · answer #3 · answered by mago 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statins are not blood thinners. They treat cholesterol.
Plavix or heparin, along with aspirin, is usually prescribed as a blood thinner.
2007-11-18 10:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋