Beta-blocker has already started working. That is why your blood pressure has come down. But your BP is still high. You need a combination of drugs to fully control your BP. Advice 1. Continue Lopressor as suggested by your doctor 2. Add hydrochlorothiazide 25mg daily per oral after meal 3. Do not stop any medicine without your doctor’s suggestion 4. Consume less salt preferably less than 2 gram in a day 5. Regular exercise at least 30 minutes for 5 days in a week. The best types of exercise for lowering BP are walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and dancing 6. Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables 7. Avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee and caffeinated beverages 8. Lose extra weight if your husband is overweight and keep body mass index between 19 and 25. BMI is calculated by formula BMI = Weight in Kilograms / (height in meters x height in meters) 9. Reduce metal stress because stress activates sympathetic system and increases BP 10. Measure BP regularly and be in touch with your doctor I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thank