PBC. Varices

[Optiplex990]

Has anyone been given beta blockers to reduce varices?

Have they helped what are the side effects?

[Shulsey]

I was placed on Lasix but no beta blockers for me. My GI & heptologist decided against it due to my blood pressure has always been a bit on the lower side of things.

[Optiplex990 in reply to Shulsey]

Thanks Shulsey for the information. Are you in the UK or USA. Do you have any feedback on the Lasix side effects etc . Also you seemed to have some knowledge of Beta blockers. I have an appointment with my GP tomorrow morning. Any info would be useful.

[Shulsey in reply to Optiplex990]

I know nothing about beta blocker, just that it thins the blood. The only side effect of the Lasix is I pee almost every 15 minutes for about two hours😳

[Optiplex990 in reply to Shulsey]

Hi Shulsey

That's because it is a duretic.

I am already on this in the uk it is called furesemide.

It is to reduce the fluid in your body without creating unnecessary pressure on the veins . Causing them to rupture or leak Hi I want to thank you for your info this is a great encouragement

[Shulsey in reply to Optiplex990]

I forgot to add, in from the USA, Southern Indiana

[Alphi365]

Hi ... i am in UK was put on propranolol 80mg which i reduced to 20mg as was making me feel even more fatigued - always thought it was to stop varices (osphaegal) popping and me having a bleed but could be totally wrong 🤔 ... anyways am now on calvedilol 12.5mg as my consultant decided better option cos was not taking propranolol at amount they wanted me to ... hope this helps 🤗

[Optiplex990 in reply to Alphi365]

Hi you are right that's what it will do help prevent varices

[Shulsey in reply to Alphi365]

This is why I take the Lasix, to help keep the pressure off of the small varicies. I had three bleeds in May 2016, this is how I found out I had varicies. I'll do whatever it takes to avoid that experience ever again. It was as if I was in a horror show & I played the starring role😣

[Alphi365 in reply to Shulsey]

... well i for one am pleased you survived 🖒🤗😁 and wonder whether you will put yourself forward for any auditions in the future? 😲😂🤣😂🤣 take care 🖒😇

[Shulsey in reply to Alphi365]

If it will help pay my overdue bills, Im all for it😂😂😂.

[emerich]

Hi

Beta blockers slow your heart rate down and lowers the force, I was prescribed after having a heart attack. They do make you feel tired, but not aware of any other side effects .

[Optiplex990 in reply to emerich]

Hi Emerich

Thank you for your input. See the GP today. lets see what a day brings.

[emerich in reply to Optiplex990]

You're welcome. Just a thought, but I was taking the beta blocker with ramapril (to lower blood pressure, standard after a heart attack) in the morning for almost 3 years. Finally realised that I was really tired about an hour after taking them, hadn't really connected it before. About 2 weeks ago I asked about taking these at night instead, which was fine by gp, and it is so much better. I still often feel tired but not so bad I need to stop what I'm doing. Also it helps me fall asleep at night, which is a great bonus as I don't sleep well.

Good luck

[Mysa1981]

Yes my husband takes propranolol

I think it helped after bleeding from varices