beta blockers

hi everyone hope you all doing well ive not been on for some time ,well i have a qustion to ask my hubby has a pm and merchanical mitral valve pm for just 7 months well the last few days he has mentioned he feels like he is getting out of breath even when talking ,i was woundering what this could be ,he started on beta blockers 3 weeks ago ,but this breathlessness only started 3 days ago so i dont think it could be them and only a small dosage ,any ideas thanx all as he fed up of running to docs men lol

3 Comments

Beta Side Effects

by J.B. - 2009-05-26 02:05:40

Never underestimate the power of beta blockers. From what you say, the timing is about right for the beta blockers to start giving problems. At least it always takes a few weeks for the side effect to reach its peak with me. But, as Tracey mentioned, the only way to find out is give your doctor a call.

Good luck

J.B.

call

by Tracey_E - 2009-05-26 06:05:54

He should be seen, or at least call. It could easily be the betablockers. They work by keeping your hr down. It can take quite some time to get the dosage just right.

Try another

by Emily - 2009-05-31 05:05:25

I have been on beta blockers for years and one thing I can tell you is that no one beta blocker works the same. You often have to mess with the dosage and the beta blocker to make sure you get the right one. He shouldn't be short of breath, take him in!!

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