Beta blockers and nitrates

[Clovergrass]

Because my husband mentioned chest pain/tightness at his diagnosis of PF early September, he was referred for a treadmill test. However at the appointment, the specialist nurse declined to do one as she said it would make him too breathless. Instead he was referred for a stress echo test where they inject something to make your heart race plus a dye. This has indicated some narrowing of an artery and he has been referred for an angiogram. He has also been prescribed beta blockers and nitrates. I'm a little worried about the beta blockers having read that they slow your heartbeat and can cause lung spasm in people with lung conditions.

I know absolutely every possible side effect has to be listed so I'm looking for experiences of anyone with PF who is also on beta blockers.

[Alberta56]

I have bronchiectasis, so my experience may not be relevant to your husband's, but I have been taking beta blockers (Bisoprolol Fumarate) at a fairly low level, 2.5 mg. since 2014. They don't seem to do me any harm.

[Clovergrass in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you. That's reassuring.

[Alberta56 in reply to Clovergrass]

I had a heart attack and bypass surgery in 2014. That's why I ' m on beta blockers. That was before I developed bronch.

[Patk1]

I've bronchiectasis.on hi dose beta blockers,no probs x

[Clovergrass in reply to Patk1]

Thank you. Also reassuring 😊

[Izb1 in reply to Patk1]

Cant reply to private messages my system seems to have gone bonkers and wont open them, but will look it up, thanks x

[busygardener]

hi,i have tacycardia with bronchiectasis and asthma,on beta blockers nebivol( because of asthma) no side effects/problems .good luck x

[Clovergrass]

Thank you. All positive so far 👍😊

[Izb1]

I too am on Bisoprolol and have bronchiectasis. I tried loads of different tablets for high bp and these are the only ones that worked and didnt have side effects x

[Clovergrass in reply to Izb1]

Thank you. Looks like I'm worrying for nothing 👍😊

[Izb1 in reply to Clovergrass]

I think its good to be aware of the problems you MAY have with any meds, hope they work x

[Clovergrass in reply to Izb1]

Thank you 👍