01/15/2019
Should I take my medicines the day of my stress test?
You should continue taking your regular medications on the day of the test. There are two exceptions to this rule:
- If you are fasting, please refrain from taking your diabetic medications. However, ensure you bring them with you to the test as there will be a designated time for you to consume food, and you will require the diabetic medication then.
- For a treadmill stress test to yield accurate results, we must elevate your heart rate. Therefore, you are advised to omit your beta-blocker medication (such as metoprolol, atenolol, coreg) the evening before and the morning of the test.
