well since i have been on the beta blocker for 3 days and the water pils for an month my heart rate has been lower.. like about around 55-66 is that normal? sometime its 78 but my blood pressure has been great like 120/73 i happy for that just never seen my heart is never been like that..anyone know?
2007-07-22 04:51:53 · 5 answers · asked by ANTIONETTE D 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I wouldn't worry about the heart rate, beta blockers will do this. When are you checking your heart rate??Is it at rest?? A normal resting heart rate is usually 60-80. Some people will have a resting heart rate of 50, especially athletes. The best time to check your heart rate is in the morning before you get out of bed. You should count the beats for a full minute, this is more accurate. Or, you can take your pulse during the day provided that you haven't been relatively active for about 30 minutes.Let the medication do its' job and your system will adjust to it. I hope that this helps.
2007-07-25 01:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were me, I wouldn't panic about the pulse rate. It takes a while to adjust to the beta blocker. Give your doctors office a call just to let them know what's happening. I assume you have a follow up appointment soon.
Normally, they gradually increase the dosage of beta blocker to allow you to get used to it. Note that you cannot just stop taking a beta blocker.
2007-07-22 12:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are excellent numbers, and don't worry, the beta blockers are doing EXACTLY what they are supposed to do. Beta blockers affect the rate and contractility of the heart muscle. Sounds like you have it under control.
2007-07-22 13:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your heart isn't working as hard as it was. So, the HR and BP have gone down. The numbers seem good to me. But you should keep an eye on the HR to be sure it does not continue to drop.
Go to my website and you can find information on my conditions including HR and BP. The normal values are shown in simple charts. But remember there is some leeway in the numbers because each person is different. Here is the link:
http://medilink-healthlink.tripod.com/
Terry
2007-07-22 13:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blood pressure is normal, actually ideal. The resting heart rate, depends on your age, it should be around 70, still good. Best of luck.
2007-07-22 11:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋