Hypertension and Beta Blockers

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Overview | Effect of Beta Blockers on Hypertension | Side Effects and Warnings | Treatments

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Beta blockers are sometimes prescribed for heart conditions such as angina, congestive heart failure (CHF), and heart attack. They can help lower blood pressure, but they are often not the first line of treatment for hypertension.

Common beta blockers prescribed for hypertension include:

Atenolol (Tenormin)
Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal)
Metoprolol (Toprol)
Nadolol (Corgard)
Betaxolol (Kerlone)
Acebutolol (Sectral)
Pindolol (Visken)
Bisoprolol (Zebeta)

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Effect of Beta Blockers on Hypertension

Beta-blockers help treat hypertension by lowering blood pressure. They also reduce demands on the heart by reducing the rate and force of contraction.

Side Effects and Warnings

Possible side effects of beta blockers include:

Unusual tiredness or weakness (fatigue)
Low blood pressure
Slow heart rate
Decreased sexual ability
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Trouble sleeping/nightmares
Breathing difficulty or asthma
Decreased ability to participate in strenuous physical activity

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