what are beta blockers?

Question

i have a very bad anxiety problem where i shake so much ,cant even hold a cup of tea sometimes, someone mentioned these a few days ago, do they work or is there a remedy i can get over the counter?

i also get tingling on my hands and feet

Answer 1

you would need to go and see your gp, they are commonly prescribed for hypertension/high blood pressure and work by stopping something being absorbed into the blood cells.
They can have a large range of side effects though. your gp may be able to suggest a more relative medication for your problem.
If you don't like going to the doctor, try writing down your symptoms and any questions you have before you go. I found it to be really helpful and the gp would rather you did this thatn leave having forgotten to ask something, or being unclear about your situation.
Good Luck and try not to worry.

Answer 2

Beta blockers are:

A class of drugs used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure. These drugs lower blood pressure and slow the heart rate. They were discovered accidentally to also be useful for preventing migraine headaches.
www.achenet.org/resources/glossary.php

Heart medications which block certain receptors in the heart called beta receptors. The beta receptors receive signals which generally increase the heart rate. If the heart rate is abnormally fast and uneven, beta blockers will help stabilize the rate and rhythm of contractions.
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a type of medication used to block the stimulation of beta-receptors in the heart by the central nervous system. This therapy is used to lower a person's blood pressure and heart rate and to treat angina.
www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/cardio/glossary/

drugs that reduce the workload on the heart by slowing the heart rate, which allows the heart to pump more efficiently.
www.mmc.org/mmc_heart/glossary.htm

A drug which blocks receptors in the myocardium (the middle layer of the heart wall) and other sites, reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
www.bbc.co.uk/holbycity/glossary/b.shtml

A class of drugs. See acebutolol.
www.findhealer.com/glossary/B.php3

Drugs used to slow the response to epinephrine only (as released hormonally by the adrenal medulla), usually to attempt controlling high blood pressure.
www.healthsuperstore.com/hni/glossary-b1.asp

Beta blockers slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure. Benefits: Beta blockers reduce the amount of oxygen required by the heart and decrease the heart's workload. They can also reduce the risk of developing heart disease. Risks: Side effects include dizziness. Beta blockers aren't recommended for people who have certain respiratory problems, such as asthma.
https://www.healthforums.com/library/1,1277,article~4728,00.html

Beta blockers or beta-adrenergic blocking agents are a class of drugs used to treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions and some other diseases.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_blockers

Answer 3

Beta blockers are a class of drugs that act by blocking certain receptors on smooth muscle (such as in the heart and lungs). The effect of blocking these receptors is to limit the uptake of substances such adrenaline. The overall effect is to slow the heart and reduce blood pressure. During times of stress the body increases its production of adrenaline giving rise to an increase in the heart rate and blood pressure.
These drugs are usually used to treat heart conditions and are normally only available on prescription - it would be dangerous to try and use them without medical supervision.

Answer 4

see your Dr Hun beater blockers are drugs which can help anxiety problems

Answer 5

Beta blockers slow your pulse rate ,I don`t think they would help you

Answer 6

No you can't get them over the counter................they do calm you down though but maybe too much !!! Go see your doctor about this............don't take anybody elses advice

Answer 7

They help lower your blood pressure.