If you take a beta blocker, you need regular checkups with your doctor. Your doctor may adjust your dose in the first few weeks. This is when you and your doctor have to closely check your response to the medicine.

At first, visits may be scheduled weekly or monthly. At these visits, your doctor will track your blood pressure and ask you about side effects. Once you meet your blood pressure goals, you may only need to see your doctor every 3 to 6 months.

You should also keep track of your blood pressure at home. Some doctors and pharmacies use high blood pressure telehealth programs for patients. These programs can help you keep track of your blood pressure over the phone or Web. This is an easy way to have more frequent check-ins with a health provider right from your home. These steps can really help you get your blood pressure under control.

If you have other conditions, such as heart failure, diabetes, or kidney disease, you may need more frequent checkups. If you have diabetes, your doctor may ask you to check your blood sugar levels regularly. Beta blockers may hide symptoms of low blood sugar.

If you have hyperthyroidism, your doctor may closely check your health as you stop your beta blocker treatment. Beta blockers may hide symptoms of high thyroid hormone. They can also make symptoms of hyperthyroidism worse when you stop taking beta blockers. If you plan to stop taking your beta blockers, talk to your doctor first. Do not suddenly stop taking your medicine.

With regular check-ups or calls, it won't be long before your blood pressure falls!