Beta Blockers

Beta-blockers reduce nerve impulses to the heart and blood vessels, so heart beat slower and with less force. Thus lowers blood pressure and the heart works less hard.

Beta blockers medications available

• Generic name: Timolol
• Coreg (generic name: Carvedilol)
• Corgard (generic name: Nadolol)
• Inderal (generic name: Propranolol)
• Inderal LA (generic name: Propranolol)
• Kerlone (generic name: Betaxolol)
• Levatol (generic name: Penbutolol)
• Lopressor (generic name: Metoprolol)
• Sectral (generic name: Acebutolol)
• Tenormin (generic name: Atenolol)
• Toprol XL (generic name: Metoprolol)
• Trandate (generic name: Labetalol)
• Visken (generic name: Pindolol)
• Zebeta (generic name: Bisoprolol)

Avoid Beta-Blockers, if

• Having slow heart rate, heart block/shock.
• Pregnant or nursing women should discuss with the doctor before using Beta-Blockers.
• Have had kidney or liver problems, asthma, diabetes, overactive thyroid, elderly should discuss with the doctor, regarding any specific risks of using Beta-Blockers.

Beta-Blockers side effects

Tiredness, stomach upset, headache, dizziness, constipation/diarrhea and lightheaded.

Beta-blockers Warning Signs

Consult doctor immediately if having; chest pain, breathing problems, slow/irregular heartbeat, swelling in the hands, feet, or legs.