Beta Blockers?

[CookieMunch22]

Hi,

I was recently told I have a tachycardia issue which I was then told by a Dr beta blockers could help with this. However, I was also informed by another Dr that due to having Asthma I was unable to take them, even though my Asthma is very well controlled and has been for a number of years. Does anyone take Beta blockers with asthma (if so what types) and has there been any problems or associated symptoms while taking Beta blockers? Also was your Dr ok with prescribing this type of medication?

[Ern007]

OK - I am not a doctor and not offering advice. I was given Beta Blockers long before I had COPD and they did no do for me.

I understand that some Beta Blockers might be OK, this differs as I was not allowed them for COPD.

I was givem Verpamil which is a Calcium Channel Blocker and was fine.

You need to talk to your GP as there are different Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers. to see what would be Ok for you.

There are other options suitable for Asthmatics also.

You say you have "a tachycardia issue" is this caused by SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) ?

[CookieMunch22 in reply to Ern007]

Im not to sure yet as i was being investigated for Chronic Fatigue Symptoms when they found out about the Tachycardia issue. I was told about beta blockers helping with both issues but now my other Dr seems reluctant as it could make asthma and fatigue worse. So was curious about other beta blockers and peoples experience on them. Did they not help very much?

[Ern007 in reply to CookieMunch22]

Beta Blockers did not help me. propanolol waas the one. I was took of them and eas given verapamil which I was fine with.

I am just giving an opinion as not a doctor. that said I think I would take note of the "my other doctor"

[CookieMunch22]

Thank you