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George
04/29/08

What should be my target heart rate when exercising, being on a beta-blocker?

When doing cardio, what should be my target heart rate, since i'm on a Beta-blocker?  I'm a 44 year old male on Cozaar, Metoprolol, and Apo-amilorider(diuretic) to control my blood pressure. Thanks.

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