Most studies suggest beta blockers increase fatigue.
“In the Medical Research Council studies, the withdrawal rate for patients taking beta-blockers because of fatigue was between 10 and 24 times that for those receiving placebo…”
– Quote from Franz Messerli, MD, JAMA, October 16, 2002, Vol 288, No. 15, p. 1845
other more selective beta blockers that are selective to the myocardium have fewer side affects. I am also a supporter of potassium per use for helping HTN. But please know that by the time a person NEEDS a beta blocker for HTN, the HTN is beyond being helped by K+bicarb alone. Lifestyle changes first!!! I agree!!! But responsible medicine CANNOT be replaced by alternative “cures”.
congrats with the success in managing your blodd pressure. I think that this video and the argument of the physician is frivolous.The 2 beta blockers mentioned in the video are not routinely proscribed for HTN, other meds are usually used first. Neither are beta blockers proscribed for the prevention of stroke and heart attack.Beta blockers are routinely proscribed for CHF and arythmias. Atenolol/Propranolol are also nonselective beta blockers that have more side effects than…
I’m pretty lucky. I only have to take a half of one to feel the way I want, but what’s the normal dosage?
BTW: What’s the most you’ve ever taken at a time? I’ve taken five once.
Beta blockers can be so dangerous, anything that effects your heart should be taken with extreeme care.
They prescribe inderal 40 like mini candy for musicians and actors who get panic attacks.
There are other ways to treat blood pressure. Be weary of the red berries!
Most studies suggest beta blockers increase fatigue.
“In the Medical Research Council studies, the withdrawal rate for patients taking beta-blockers because of fatigue was between 10 and 24 times that for those receiving placebo…”
– Quote from Franz Messerli, MD, JAMA, October 16, 2002, Vol 288, No. 15, p. 1845
Opal,
What beta blocker are you taking?
betta blcokers make me feel happy and hyper
Thanks for the info.
My impression is that the drug given may depend on the age of the physician.
My mother was put on new drugs by younger doctors, then when she saw an cardiologist who was older, he put her on the beta blocker atenolol.
I will post another video about an eye-opening paper on blood pressure medicines in older women.
other more selective beta blockers that are selective to the myocardium have fewer side affects. I am also a supporter of potassium per use for helping HTN. But please know that by the time a person NEEDS a beta blocker for HTN, the HTN is beyond being helped by K+bicarb alone. Lifestyle changes first!!! I agree!!! But responsible medicine CANNOT be replaced by alternative “cures”.
congrats with the success in managing your blodd pressure. I think that this video and the argument of the physician is frivolous.The 2 beta blockers mentioned in the video are not routinely proscribed for HTN, other meds are usually used first. Neither are beta blockers proscribed for the prevention of stroke and heart attack.Beta blockers are routinely proscribed for CHF and arythmias. Atenolol/Propranolol are also nonselective beta blockers that have more side effects than…
Pierre,
Thank you for your comment.
Larry Hobbs
thank you Larry for keeping us informed