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Nadolol changed to carvedilol 6.25 am12.5pm;resting rate 60s; exertional 100-120;ist back? if so, y isn't rest rate increased?my low bp stable so far.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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Varies: changes in medication can produce higher or lower pulse rate. Beta blockers often lower the resting pulse rate. Especially at the lower doses, the effect on pulse rate varies.

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Answered 9/6/2014

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A member asked:

Nadolol changed to carvedilol 6.25 am12.5pm;resting rate 60s; exertional 100-120;ist back? if so, y isn't rest rate increased?my low bp stable so far.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Dr Ilozue agreed

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