Beta Blockers
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- Can Beta Blockers Shrink Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?Many people with abdominal (and thoracic) aortic aneurysms wonder if taking beta blockers will shrink the bulge.
Beta Blocker VS Calcium Channel BlockerYou may ask, which medicine is safer for high blood pressure. You have two options, a calcium channel blocker or a beta blocker. They both have side-effects, both work, what is the lesser of evils ?- Some Medications Can Have Unexpected Side EffectsWhen I stopped taking a beta blocker for hypertension, it affected me emotionally. That was unusual, but emotional side effects from drugs used to treat depression is not uncommon.
- Can Beta Blockers Cause Weight Gain?Beta blockers are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and some types of heart rhythm problems. Can taking beta blockers cause weight gain?
What is a Beta Blocker?Many people who have been diagnosed with having high blood pressure may be told that they have to go on a medication called a beta blocker. This article is about exactly what a beta blocker is, what it does, and giving helpful advice about taking it.- Does Bystolic Cause Hair Loss?Bystolic is a beta-blocker drug that usually doesn't cause many of the other problems commonly associated with beta blockers, like impotence and hair loss.
- What Are Beta Blockers?A general overview of the drugs known as beta blockers.
- New Study Shows Beta Blockers IneffectiveIf you're taking a beta blocker, this piece of news is for you.
- If You're Taking Atenolol for Hypertension Should You Be Concerned?Experts have taken a fresh look at the use of Atenolol and other beta blockers for treating hypertension. Some of the results are disturbing. Here's what you need to know.
- Beta-Blockers and Calcium-Channel Blockers: What Precisely Do They Block?This article explains the respective roles played by the heart drugs beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers in the treatment of certain heart conditions.
- Taking Beta Blockers During PregnancyWhile beta blockers can be very useful for a variety of medical conditions, some may pose harm during a pregnancy.
- Beta Blocker Medications May Slow Progression of Heart Disease!A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that use of beta blocker medications may actually slow down progression of heart disease.
- Raynauds Phenomenon and ChilblainsRaynaud's syndrome can be caused or exacerbated by beta blockers, and that is what happened to me. We need to know the side effects of drugs, in order to be able to defend ourselves.
- Anxiety TreatmentAnxiety is the feeling of impending doom especially when faced with a stressful condition. Mild to moderate anxiety is normal while severe anxiety that interferes with normal life is considered a medical condition and requires treatment.
- Beta Blocking Drugs-Their Uses and Possible Side EffectsBeta blocking drugs are often used to treat hypertension, heart attack prevention, and to regulate heartbeats.
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Drugs Used to Treat Stress Related ProblemsThis article describes the advantages and disadvantages of the major drugs that are used to treat stress related problems
- Information on BystolicBrief introduction to the hypertension medication Bystolic approved for use in December 2007 in the U.S. and a beta blocker with less side effects.
- Long Q-T SyndromeLQTS is a rare heart condition that can cause fainting, dizziness, and sudden death. Read this article to learn more about the condition's causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Cosopt: Agent for GlaucomaIf your doctor has diagnosed you with elevated intraocular pressure recently, you may be wondering how the pressure and pain can be decreased. There is a solution, which is a prescription medication known as Cosopt.
