Does a Salbutamol rescue inhaler work if you are on a beta blocker?

Question

I'm on a betablocker because a failed an excercise stress test and am waiting for a MIBI test.

I'm taking Atenenol and yes its from two different doctors (my bad)

Answer 1

You shouldn't take beta blockers if you have asthma.

However, most beta blockers used for the heart are beta 1 receptor selective blockers and salbutamol is a beta 2 receptor agonist, so they won't necessarily interfere completely.

However, people with significant asthma should not take beta blockers.

Answer 2

There are a few non-specific betablockers (that would interfere with your use of salbutamol) used for treating heart conditions. I doubt though, given the availability of beta-1 specific blockers, that your doctor would prescribe a non-specific betablocker if you've had a history of asthma.

Most likely you've been prescribed a beta-1 specific drug, however it doesn't hurt to check with your doctor, or if you'd like, to include the name of your drug in this post.

Answer 3

beta blocks also lower blood pressure ant d the ALbuterol will raise your BP - may cause problems. Don't mix 2 unless the same Dr wrote both for you at the same visit,.

Answer 4

last ninja ansewered it very well