Trouble controlling BP

Heart health and blood vessels
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Hi-
I’m currently taking Olmesartan ( Benicar ) 40mg. and Chlorthalidone ( water pill ) 25mg. Tried adding Amlodipine in the past but it caused significant swelling of my feet and ankles.

Also taking Prednisone for an inflammatory autoimmune disease ( PMR ) which has caused me to gain 25 pounds and this med and weight gain is obviously contributing to the problem but still have to get my pressure down.

Pressure readings are between 160-170/ 90-100.

Saw my PCP yesterday and he now wants me to start taking Metoprolol.
Any good or bad experiences with it ?

Thanks

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Metoprolol is very common, my mother took that. I’ve been using atenolol.
I’ve actually heard more side-effects related to metoprolol, but maybe that’s because it’s so widely used.
If you detect side-effects, try reducing the dosage. I usually take about 1/4 the normal dose of atenolol, that works for me, and anything like the full dosage makes me a zombie.

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hi i’ve just been reading about , methyl folate & vitamin B2 riboflavin for blood pressure , you ever tried it . i am about to give a go . myself been on pressure meds for years.