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Can Metoprolol And Spironolactone Be Taken Empty Stomach?

I am having a colonoscopy , will be doing prep tomorrow, no food just liquids for the first day, and only liquids second day until mid afternoon. I take 100 mg metoprolol, 50mg spironolactone and 100 mg losarten potassium for hypertension. should I take these meds on an empty stomach for the next two mornings?
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Normally the anti hypertensive medications are continued as usual. They are taken with small sips of water.

If you have a blood pressure monitor, you can monitor for any changes.

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Can Metoprolol And Spironolactone Be Taken Empty Stomach?

HI,thanks for using healthcare magic Normally the anti hypertensive medications are continued as usual. They are taken with small sips of water. If you have a blood pressure monitor, you can monitor for any changes. I hope this helps