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Is a resting heart beat of 64 good while taking a beta.blocker?

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Yes: If you are not dizzy, faint or having shortness of breath or chest symptoms that should be ok.

Dr Koch and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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I'm 64 ... and my resting heart rate is 83... In good physical shape... exercise 5 days a wk. On no prescriptions. Should I be concerned?

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What is a good heart rate for someone 34. mine is in the 80s is that ok? thank you this is for resting heart rate.

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