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Betablocker

Beta blockers are a group of medicines that work by decreasing the heart activity by blocking the action of hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline. It is mainly used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, heart failure, angina, heart attacks, migraines, etc. Examples of beta blockers include Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Propranolol, Metoprolol, and Nadolol.

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Should I be on beta blocker if I am diagnosed with AFib?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with AFib four months back. My heart rate was not elevated. I had controlled AFib. I went on blood thinner Eliquis for four weeks and had a successful cardioversion. I stayed on Eliquis until I met my doctor 20 days back. He took me off blood thinners and put me on bet...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I guess you must have undergone echo in order to find out the cause of atrial fibrillation. Now, regarding your doubt, as such the risk of stroke is not high in you so blood thinners are not absolutely necessary for you. Now, if AFib is of less than 48 hours durati...  Read Full »

Why my BP is normal at home but high in the clinic?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been regularly taking hypertension medicines Amlopin-M and Omnitan-H for a long time. My blood pressure was normal when measured at home with the help of an automatic BP monitor and a mercury sphygmomanometer by a doctor's assistant in my home. But, in the clinic, my doctor diagnos...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are taking antihypertensive medicines (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Blood pressure remains in control, but elevated in the doctor's clinic is called as white coat hypertension and it is due to the stress you may develop in clinic. You took LN-Blo...  Read Full »

Chills and vomiting after hypertensive medications. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,The patient suddenly feels chills all over the body after taking a beta blocker, calcium channel blocker, Clopidogrel, Aspirin, and Atorvastatin. She is unable to stand, walk or move. The BP monitor shows error and is not showing any BP value. When checked in sphygmomanometer there is K...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and can understand you are worried about a patient who is feeling a bunch of symptoms. Thanks for adding the detailed medications she is taking. From her overall scenario, based on the information provided, it seems she may be having issues...  Read Full »

Is it necessary to stop taking beta blocker before an EKG?

Query: Hi doctor, Could Atenolol mask any abnormality that might be found where I am not taking a beta blocker at the time of my EKG? I am a 47 year old female. I am overweight but not obese.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For EKG, there is no need to stop beta blocker. Yes, for Dobutamine stress echocardiogram, beta blocker needs to be stopped three days prior. For further information consult a cardiologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cardiologist  Read Full »

My hypertension medicines are causing side effects. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have hypertension and also suffer from asthma. I have been prescribed ARBs. However, I have experienced respiratory side effects (dyspnea) that lead me to discontinue the medication. The side effects are class effect and all drugs from this class will have these effects. I cannot use...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and can understand your worries about hypertension and appropriate medications. Although thorough physical evaluation is mandatory here, I would assist you based on the details provided here. I would suggest you start afresh with lif...  Read Full »

How to get cured from peripartum cardiomyopathy?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is suffering from peripartum cardiomyopathy for the past six months. She is taking beta blockers and diuretic medicine for the past four months. Her heart EF is 38 % with flat T in ECG reports. Her heart function is normal. How many days does it take to get cured?  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a condition with an unknown cause. It follows after delivery for a few days to few weeks and manifests with the symptoms of heart failure. Beta blockers and diuretics are suitable. But the condition is not completely curable. The symptoms ca...  Read Full »

My boyfriend suffers from high BP. Will Zoloft help?

Query: Hello doctor, My 28 years old boyfriend went to a doctor, and he was told that he had high blood pressure. His blood pressure was 160/90 mmHg. He has never had high blood pressure before this but has had general anxiety daily for a long time. He did not want to take blood pressure medicine because h...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern towards your boyfriend. Your boyfriend is having issues with high blood pressure because of sleep apnea. He is obese as his BMI (body mass index) is 33. Obesity can cause sleep apnea, while sleep apnea, in turn, leads to high blood press...  Read Full »

Can Beta-blockers be discontinued after aortic valve surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, My sister had her aortic valve (tissue) replaced last week. The operations were uneventful, though she has been suffering from nausea and weakness. Each time she is given Beta-blockers to prevent atrial fibrillation. Before the operation, her heart rate was 100 beats per minute, which ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ilir Sharka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your concern and would like to explain that several components may maintain the patient heart rate at those levels (like pain due to surgery, local inflammation, potential fever, transient respiratory decreased capacity, relative anemia, re...  Read Full »

Why do I have unusual palpitations? Kindly advise.

Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I had unusual palpitations. My doctor diagnosed it as abnormal heart rhythm and referred me to a cardiologist, who suggested a few tests. The blood test report shows that the troponin levels have dropped below 40. Currently, I am using tablet Colchicine 0.5 mg once daily. I a...  Read Full »


Dr. Isaac Gana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have checked your ECG (electrocardiogram) and other test reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). All the investigations are within the normal range, except for the slightly elevated trop...  Read Full »

Beta blockers cause fatigue in the elderly with CHF. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My 82-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with CHF. We had no idea that he had it. We went to the hospital as his blood pressure was 200/100 mm of Hg. He did not have any health problems and was in good health. Currently, he is using a beta blocker tablet Cardevilol 3 mg twice dail...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If the heart rate is 38 bpm, tablet Carvedilol should not be taken as it reduces the heart rate. Low heart rate can cause tiredness and fatigue. How is his blood pressure now? Also, what is his ejection fraction on echocardiography? Please ...  Read Full »

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