Low respiration rate

[Heartmum56]

Anyone know anything about respiration rates? Supposed to be between 12 and 20 I think but mine seems more like 10. Is that the beta blocker? Also wondering about bisoprolol dosage and bodyweight. I am on 2.5 daily but am quite small and know much larger men on same dose. Am feeling it might be too much for me. Any thoughts out there?

[10gingercats]

I am on 2.50mg Bisoprolol X 2 daily and I am female and approx 8.12ibs or less. Never heard it is weight related but I could be wrong.I feel ok with it,no problems.

[Captain_Birdseye]

When the therapeutic dose of a medication is being determined during the clinical trial phase, it ends up with a range that is based on an average g/Kg - so I see where you're coming from...

But in your case you will be on the dose that's right for you, and so will the larger man.

It's just that if you were larger, you'd maybe need a higher dose, if the man were smaller he might need a smaller dose. We are all unique biological systems so one size does not fit all for medications, we all react differently.

As for the breathing rate - if you're using a smart watch for this I wouldn't put too much thought into this as they aren't super accurate, but again the 12-20 range is based on an average and can be impacted by anxiety, exercise, how hot it is, etc.

[deniseinmilden]

Normally lower respiration rates indicate fitness and good lung function.

Also varies with age.

Higher resting rates can be linked to pain, inflammation, stress, metabolic issues and conversely lower rates suggest a lack of these.

I totally get where you're coming from re the dose/weight - in animals we always take weight/size into consideration.

This can be a major problem with antibiotics, where bigger people aren't getting a high enough dose to effectively kill all the bugs, which is leading to antibiotic resistance, but in something like beta blockers it is only the effect of the medication on the individual that is relevant and if a bigger person isn't responding enough then the Drs can titrate up (increase) the dose until it is effective.

If there are other issues with your breathing - pain or something preventing you from taking breaths - then it needs to be checked. Otherwise, good for you for not being overweight and being pretty fit!

[dnsblr]

I am not a Doctor or health Professional, I gathered the information from various sources and presenting a summary, Please consult your Doctor before reacting to anything:

A normal resting respiratory rate for adults is between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. A respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute is on the lower end of the normal range, but it is not necessarily cause for concern. If you are feeling well and your other vital signs are normal, then a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute is probably not a problem.

However, if you are feeling short of breath or your respiratory rate is decreasing over time, then it is important to talk to your doctor. They can assess your situation and determine if the beta blocker is the cause of your low respiratory rate.

The dosage of bisoprolol is not necessarily based on bodyweight. The doctor will typically prescribe a starting dose and then adjust it as needed based on your individual response. If you are feeling side effects from the beta blocker, such as a low respiratory rate, then you should talk to your doctor. They may need to lower your dosage or switch you to a different medication.

It is important to remember that everyone reacts differently to medications. Just because someone else of your size is on the same dosage of bisoprolol does not mean that it is the right dosage for you. If you are concerned about your bisoprolol dosage, then you should talk to your doctor.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about beta blockers and respiratory rate:

Beta blockers can slow down the heart rate, which can lead to a lower respiratory rate.

Beta blockers can also relax the airways, which can make it easier to breathe.

The effects of beta blockers on respiratory rate vary from person to person.

If you are concerned about your respiratory rate, talk to your doctor.

[MountainGoat52]

After my heart attack / stents, I was put on a monitor, one parameter being measured was my breathing rate. I was fine during the day, but when I fell off to sleep, the alarm would go off and so wake up me and everyone else on the ward. I was told they had set the rate at 10 per minute. In the end they just unplugged me. When relaxed, I often get down to 6 per minute.

Incidentally, I've never been told beta blockers have an effect on breathing rate, only heart rate. Then again, I've never had an issue with my breathing, so there would be no need for it to be mentioned.

[Drummer20]

Low respiration rate is a sign you are relaxed and can be a sign of fitness.If you were taking morphine or codeine it could cause slow respiration rate if you had too much.I don’t think 2.5mg bisoprolol would do that but ask your doctor.Mine goes slow when I meditate because I’m peaceful.