What Are Beater Blockers?
Beta Blockers Are a Class of Medications That Are Predominantly Used to Manage Abnormal Heart Rhythms, and to Protect the Heart from a Second Heart Attack...
Beta blockers are a class of medications that are predominantly used to manage abnormal heart rhythms, and to protect the heart from a second heart attack after a first heart attack.
What is the most commonly prescribed beta blocker?
As seen in figure 1, the most commonly prescribed beta-blocker medications are metoprolol succinate and metoprolol tartrate. While both drugs are used to treat heart-related issues, their applications are very different.
What are the risks of taking beta blockers?
The most common side effects of beta-blockers are:
- Fatigue and dizziness. Beta-blockers slow down your heart rate. ...
- Poor circulation. Your heart beats more slowly when you take beta-blockers. ...
- Gastrointestinal symptoms. These include upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea or constipation. ...
- Sexual dysfunction. ...
- Weight gain.
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