The statement that valsartan and metoprolol cannot be used together is wrong, and some patients can be used in combination.
Valsartan belongs to the angiotensin II receptor inhibitor, the dosage form mainly includes capsules and tablets, mainly used in the treatment of mild and moderate essential hypertension; metoprolol belongs to the beta-blocker, which can be used selectively in a variety of diseases, such as hypertension, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, hyperthyroidism and so on.
Valsartan and metoprolol belong to two different types of drugs, for simple mild hypertension, both drugs can be used as one of the choices, usually not directly combined; however, if the singular use of the above drugs, can not effectively control blood pressure, then if necessary, you can consider the combination of two drugs.
In the acute phase treatment of acute myocardial infarction, according to the recommendations of the relevant clinical diagnosis and treatment guidelines, excluding contraindications, patients often need to take valsartan and other angiotensin II receptor inhibitors, metoprolol and other beta-blockers at the same time.
Valsartan may cause users to experience adverse reactions such as angioedema; metoprolol may cause users to experience adverse reactions such as fatigue, headache, and chest pain.
It should be noted that people who are allergic to the above two drugs are absolutely prohibited from using the drug, while the use of drugs must follow the doctor’s instructions, not to use the drug arbitrarily.