Even though these medications are
popular, including beta blockers for anxiety, there is a controversy about its
safety. In treating hypertension or high blood pressure, some doubt the
effectiveness of beta blockers.
According to a study, the placebo
effect of beta blockers is not as good as other anti hypertension drugs.
However,
the study only used one kind of beta blockers which is atenolol, while there
are various other drugs are in the beta blockers category.
Atenolol is a short-acting beta
blocker, so it doesn’t last for 24 hours. So when there is an increase in blood
pressure when cardiovascular complication happens, the body will not be
protected by atenolol
If you have type 1 diabetes, you
need to be careful of the drugs because of the hypoglycemic symptoms that may
arise. If you are dependent on insulin, selective beta-blockers should be used.
Also, there is a contraindication for those with asthma, hypotension, and
chronic heart failure.
Natural beta blockers are also used,
for example valerian root and melatonin supplement that can reduce anxiety
(except for generalized anxiety disorder) or insomnia.
Beta blockers should be used with a
prescription.
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First post in 2013 :-)
Special thanks to www.jurnalmedika.com
