My dr gave me a beta blocker for my anxiety I been on it for about a year and 3months now, can beta blockers?

Question

cause lots of weight gain?

i would ask my dr but he lies just like all of the rest of them because there making money off of me, ch ch shingggg.

Answer 1

Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some beta blockers.

Beta blockers are used to treat a variety of conditions, including high blood pressure and migraines. The exact cause of weight gain associated with beta blockers typically isn't known. But it usually occurs with long-term use of beta blockers. Also, if you switch from a diuretic to a beta blocker, you may gain a few pounds of weight that the diuretic kept off.

It is important to note that weight gain may also be due to fluid retention, which may indicate worsening heart failure. Talk to your doctor if you experience unexplained weight gain soon after starting a beta blocker — especially if you gain more than three to four pounds. If you have sudden weight gain — a weight gain of three to four pounds in 24 to 48 hours — consult your doctor promptly.

Answer 2

Your doctor is best to answer the question since you have not mentioned the beta blocker that you are taking. Were you also hyperthyroid and if so, if your tachycardia (fast heart beat) was controlled by beta blockers, you might have gained weight because your metabolism slows down.

So, it is better to discuss with your doctor again the whole picture.

Answer 3

That is an excellent question! I didn't even think of that as a cause for my weight gain... please let me know if you get an answer.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried meds, individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.

Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.

Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.

The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.

Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!