Metoprolol?

Dr prescribed me this along with Lisinopril. Have high BP and what we think are episodes of svt. Only get them once every few months. My main concern is cardio and gym performance. Only prescribed 25 mg. However I'm a firefighter and need my cardio to be top notch. Also not sure how it will effect gym and pump performance as well.
 

Gainz.

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Well luckily for you my girl has high bp, so I know a little about this.
So Lisinopril is just to lower your bp. Too lower it, and keep it low. This in no way should affect your cardio.
Now metoprolol is a beta blocker.
If anything this should make your cardio even better! You should be able to go for longer than ever. Something about how your blood uses the oxygen in your blood.
(I'm not that smart ok)
But your tolerance will go up. Your blood will take in and better use the available oxygen.
Beta blockers are notorious at reducing your heart rate and systolic pressure.
Meaning you can do more work while your heart beats slower.

Now...as far as I know these 2 drugs have no affect on the other. Like taking a antibiotic and a tylenol... 1 will not affect the other. so I really don't think you have anything to worry about.

The fact that you have high blood pressure... I'm sure you know what to look for.
If you're get lightheaded dizzy.. blurred vision... talk to your doctor.
If you don't have a blood pressure monitor for your home I highly recommend it. I recommend it to anyone who is on gear, no less has bp issues. Because $20 on Amazon can save your life!


In case you don't have 1, and are interested.

Now how it will affect your pump... more blood flow and more oxygen to your muscles is only a good thing!
 

Parameddog

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Gainz is right - beta blockers generally increase CV output/performance, can control arrythmias, lower anxiety etc.

Usually, a correct dose should see your pulse rate hit approx 60bpm - no lower than that or else your over-dosed.
 

unclem

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paramedic guy, svt are a arrythmia cant you get defibrilated to see if it will take away the svt, my dad and i had svt now we dont have nothing hes dead but when he was alive. keep an eye on your kidneys as lisinopril put me in renal failure for 4 days i didnt know if it was going to last it didnt thank god. drink plenty of water .
 

Parameddog

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I agree. Hydration is massively important and hypertension puts massive strain on the kidneys with Lisinopril etc causing fluctuations within the kidney structures and islands (I love the kidneys have islands. All inclusive?)
 

unclem

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Gainz is right - beta blockers generally increase CV output/performance, can control arrythmias, lower anxiety etc.

Usually, a correct dose should see your pulse rate hit approx 60bpm - no lower than that or else your over-dosed.
i take 2 bp meds propranol ( inderal ) , encarlizine, inderal is a beta blocker but you more up to date no that. paramedic shouldnt you be taking a antibiotic with pepcid my dr just started me on it?
 
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