i have been on betablockers for the last 3 months due to anxiety attacks. at first they were working well but now i have been noticing some pains in my chest a bit like a paper cut type of pain that last about half a second then stops. ill probally have these a couple of times a day. I also have a slow heat beat, at rest it is 60 beats in a minute, it used to be faster than this.
Also on these tablets, if i find my self getting stressed or angry it feals like my chest is really warm, a bit like heartburn. The same happens after any kind of exercise. Is this normal and sould i go and see my doctor?
2007-05-02 22:59:35 · 6 answers · asked by gee_bee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
You have to keep in mind how the Beta Blokers work. They basically block the action of epinephrine and norepinephrine which are chemicals that increase heart rate and blood pressure.. By taking Beta blocker drugs your heart rate and heartbeat will be slowed down or reduced, reducing the workload of the heart. Some of the symptoms you are experiencing are due to the effects of this drug in your body. Maybe the dose is too high and needs to be readjusted. In any case you should see your doctor and talk to him/her about some other routes to treat your anxiety attacks.
Don't stop taking your medication or reduce the dose unless your doctor advises you to do so.
2007-05-03 04:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Ignacio BM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on beta blockers for over ten years. I get palpitations, but I got them before I started Inderal. The palpatations have lessened. I never have any pain. See a cardiologist. I lift weights and walk. My pulse goes up to about 90 at most when I walk. At rest it is 60. When I wake up about 50.
2007-05-03 02:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Superstar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type betablockers into google for more information about them. See your Dr and tell him/her how you are feeling. Good Luck.
2007-05-02 23:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I am on too many heart racing meds for it to ever slow down^^^
2016-05-19 05:32:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and see your doctor asap so you don't worry your self to death.I'm on beta blockers too but i don't have these symptoms.Good Luck
2007-05-03 00:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by Michael Jackson 1958 - FOREVER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely see your doctor. You may need a medication adjustment, or you may have to change medications
2007-05-02 23:06:31 · answer #6 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋