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Metoprolol vs. Labetalol

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    Metoprolol vs. Labetalol

    I have a history of hypertension, but during my pregnancy my blood pressure did not need medication to be controlled.

    I delivered 8 days ago and my blood pressure is now back to pre pregnancy levels, and to go back on medication.

    Pre pregnancy I took 25 mg of metoprolol er once a day. Is this a safe option to return to, or would labetalol be preffered. With my last pregnancy I was put on labetalol after delivery, but metoprolol seems to control my blood pressure better.

    Basically is one safer than the other as far as risk to my infant?
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    Hi, thanks for your post.

    From a strictly breastfeeding safety perspective, these two drugs are about the same. Use the med that best controls your blood pressure. Only about 1-2% of what you take makes it to the baby, but watch for weakness and poor feeding nonetheless.

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    -James Abbey, MD

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