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Is anyone on beta blockers but have asthma ?

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misssunshine10
misssunshine10

I have been wanting to ask my doctor for beta blockers but I have read that they are a no no for people with asthma... is anyone on them with asthma??

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  • CuppaT
    CuppaT misssunshine10

    Posted

    Hi misssunshine

      I took Betablockers for a couple of years

    There are different types some like Propranolol are Non-Selective

    while others are Cardio Selective Cardi-selective could be an option but you must discuss this with your GP .I have had  issues with seasonal (MILD)Asthma

    since i was young which comes and goes I took Propranolol for a couple of years

    but in 2012 in winter  months had some issues had to use the Asthma Steriod sprays Brown for 3 months and blue when required.I cant be certain it was the

    Propranolol but it was possible.Stopped using them* (tappered off them  slowly which is best to do as it is dangerous to just stop taking them )* as they were given for me to take after Heart Valve Repair but as their is no clinical data or clinical trials to have to take them as i have no other issues

    i decided through  the advice of my Cardiologist and GP that it was really

    something they give as protocol for 3 months for Afibralation.

    Below .....British Heart Foundation Quote:

    """Is there anybody who shouldn’t be prescribed a beta blocker?

    There are some conditions in which beta blockers are not recommended. This includes uncontrolled heart failure, hypotension (low blood pressure), certain problems with the rhythm of your heart, or bradycardia (a very slow heart beat). If you have been diagnosed with asthma or another lung disease, beta blockers are not normally prescribed because they can occasionally provoke severe asthma attacks. Your doctor will consider the balance of benefits versus risks."""

    https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-magazine/medical/drug-cabinet/beta-blockers

    So best to talk with your GP and even ask a Cardiologist these important question good luck and good health misssunshine hope all works out well for you,

     

  • sue42907
    sue42907 misssunshine10

    Posted

    I think you should leave that decision to your doctor. Don't ask for beta blockers unless they are really necessary as they make you feel deadly tired and lacking in energy.

    • rebecca41650
      rebecca41650 sue42907

      Posted

      This. 

      I have asthma and I'm taking a beta blocker that doesn't clash with my inhaler. There are blockers out there that won't, however if your doctor doesn't think you need it, don't take it. They will make you feel nauseous, tired, out of energy, and make doing things a bit more difficult than they once were. 

      If you doubt your dr, go get a second opinion from another dr.

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