Question 1

can nadolol 20mg be cut in half as a 10mg or will it conflict with the med chemistry because its a long acting beta blocker.?

Accepted Answer

Nadolol: If it has a score/line in the middle it can be cut and not change the chemistry or effects of it.

Question 2

yearly standard bloods. ggt went from 
20 to 39 i.u.l. (lab range from 8-53) dont drink and only new med beta blocker for anxiety. dr not worried cause? life: drink less coffee and less meat. all other liver fine.alp=58,alt=12. glob = 34, alb=44

Accepted Answer

No concern: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, there is no cause for concern about the results you provided.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 3

bad cold for two days. on beta blocker for hr. extreme dizziness both sitting down and walking around. side effect of med or cold?

Accepted Answer

See below: The dizziness could be from the cold or the medication. See a physician soon to get a diagnosis.

Question 4

afraid to take a beta blocker med - i am concern about side effects 25 mgs of metoprolol er for hrt race. 
hr up/down 2day, hrt r been ok till 2day.

Accepted Answer

Side effects minimal: 25mg metoprolol is a low dose and should cause minimal if any side effects but should be effective for heart racing. I take 100mg daily for high blood pressure and have no noticeable side effects. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 5

is it ok to suggest a med to your doctor? i was given a prescribtion for lortal but after researching meds found out that its a beta-blocker and can lead to diabetics.
i asked for hydrochlorothiazide because the side affects are less.

is this o.k.

Accepted Answer

I'm : I'm guessing you meant Labetalol it's a very solid medication with a good track record.  But as you point out, almost all medications have risks and benefits and you should have a thorough conversation with your physician to figure out what medication will be best for you.

Assuming you don't have other reasons to be taking a beta blocker, many physicians are happy to prescribe hydrochlorothiazide as a first line agent for blood pressure because it is rather cost effective.  However, since it is a diuretic it will make you go to the bathroom much more than you currently are used to.

It's always correct to discuss the medications your physician wants to prescribe you.  And it's healthy to discuss alternatives, if any, to see if there's a better answer for your problem.

Question 6

i take a beta-blocker med call metoprolol 75 mg day. my heart rate is still fast and my heart is pounding in my chest really hard all the time. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And by yes, I mean that there is still room for your prescriber to increase your dose. It's worth letting them know now that you have not gotten relief; you reach a steady concentration of metoprolol within your first doses, so if this dose is not effective enough, we already know. What's more, if you're on it partly to prevent arrhythmia, then we need to get that heart rate under control!

Question 7

few days ago i had terrible allergies &sneezed all day. since then, i have been having heart palpitations on and off. used no all. med. bc i already have an undiagnosed heart cond & on beta blocker (spells of extreme fast bpm) can aller. cause palps?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is possible that alllergens cannot lead to palpitations but to be completely safe I suggest you talk it over with the doctor as it possibly can indicate cardiac difficulties.

Question 8

is it typical to be required to stop beta blocker prior to ep study? i've been taking propranolol for 5 years, 3 x daily. how can i do this?

Accepted Answer

Yes; taper off / 1wk: Beta blockers can suppress arrhythmias, &amp; the EP study is a provocative test (trying to induce an arrhythmia to see where it's coming from). Stopping beta blockers abruptly can cause "rebound" increases in blood pressure, so the usual method is to taper off. Talk to the EP doc who scheduled the EP study to determine how the taper should be done. (I usually say 1/2 dose every 3 days, but that's me)

Question 9

what is a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

Heart: It's a blood pressure medication which works by slowing down the heart rate.

Question 10

what is beta blocker medication ?

Accepted Answer

Per Mayo Clinic:: Oral beta blockers include:  Acebutolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Metoprolol,  Nadolol, Nebivolol  &amp; 
Propranolol.  REF:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/beta-blockers/art-20044522

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Can nadolol 20mg be cut in half as a 10mg or will it conflict with the med chemistry because its a long acting beta blocker.?

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Yearly standard bloods. ggt went from 20 to 39 i.u.l. (lab range from 8-53) dont drink and only new med beta blocker for anxiety. dr not worried cause? life: drink less coffee and less meat. all other liver fine.alp=58,alt=12. glob = 34, alb=44

A member asked:

Bad cold for two days. on beta blocker for hr. extreme dizziness both sitting down and walking around. side effect of med or cold?

A member asked:

Afraid to take a beta blocker med - i am concern about side effects 25 mgs of metoprolol er for hrt race. hr up/down 2day, hrt r been ok till 2day.

A member asked:

Is it ok to suggest a med to your doctor? i was given a prescribtion for lortal but after researching meds found out that its a beta-blocker and can lead to diabetics. i asked for hydrochlorothiazide because the side affects are less. is this o.k.

A member asked:

I take a beta-blocker med call metoprolol 75 mg day. my heart rate is still fast and my heart is pounding in my chest really hard all the time. is it normal?

A member asked:

Few days ago i had terrible allergies &sneezed all day. since then, i have been having heart palpitations on and off. used no all. med. bc i already have an undiagnosed heart cond & on beta blocker (spells of extreme fast bpm) can aller. cause palps?

A member asked:

Is it typical to be required to stop beta blocker prior to ep study? i've been taking propranolol for 5 years, 3 x daily. how can i do this?

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What is a beta blocker?

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What is beta blocker medication ?

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