Had a buddy take beta blockers before an archery shoot... After a "WTF" and a good laugh... I started wondering... Is this shit for real?
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The adrenaline (nor epinephrine) has an immediate effect. A beta blocker blocks the epinephrine receptors and works over only a few hours so you would hope that it has an immediate effect but you'll only see it if you immediately put yourself in a situation where you would expect an adrenaline dump.
The effects like reduced blood pressure are the ones that you won't see immediately because you're probably not having adrenaline issues from taking a blood pressure test.
Anyone who would fuck around with beta blockers to slow down their heart rate for a hobby is a moron.
The question of their usage was not in relation to BP control. It is a 2nd line, or even semi 1st line treatment (depending on the population i.e. Hx of addiction) for general anxiety and tremors. They have a quite large therapeutic index, so the people on here talking about how dangerous these drugs are have no idea what they are talking about. ACEIs, ARBs nor diuretics would be indicated to take to control tremors or anxiety because it has nothing to do with BP controlBeta blockers keep your heart rate and BP down by regulating your heart and keeping it from compensating. If you take them and try to run, or exert yourself in any other way like you would do in some matches from position to position you'll be out of breath in no time, they can even give you the shakes from being out of breath. They are a prescription drug and should only be taken by people who had them prescribed by their doctor. If your doctor wants to prescribe them to you I'd personally ask for him to look into a different med like an Angiotensin blocker, or a diuretic first because lately their benefit risk ratio has come into question. Taking them without prescription, when you don't need them is an all around bad idea and breathing control in comparison is easy, especially when you stick to a routine and always get into a comfortable position first and foremost.
Any prescription drug should be taken only as prescribed by a physician. Self-medicating with prescription drugs, however they were obtained and for whatever reason is not only illegal but a bad idea. Therefore, if you are prescribed drugs - take them as prescribed, if not - don't take them. Simple as that. As far as side effects of beta blockers, you can read the nursing drug guides and the studies on Biomed Central and decide for yourself how benign they are, or not based on sample size.The question of their usage was not in relation to BP control. It is a 2nd line, or even semi 1st line treatment (depending on the population i.e. Hx of addiction) for general anxiety and tremors. They have a quite large therapeutic index, so the people on here talking about how dangerous these drugs are have no idea what they are talking about. ACEIs, ARBs nor diuretics would be indicated to take to control tremors or anxiety because it has nothing to do with BP control
Um...being that I studied medicine for like a decade and have prescribed them like candy, I think I know what I’m talking about. This conversation wasn’t about self prescribing. It was about taking beta blockers for events, and they are prescribed for that reason. You are sensationalizing a boring drug, making it sound like it’s something like digitalis.Any prescription drug should be taken only as prescribed by a physician. Self-medicating with prescription drugs, however they were obtained and for whatever reason is not only illegal but a bad idea. Therefore, if you are prescribed drugs - take them as prescribed, if not - don't take them. Simple as that. As far as side effects of beta blockers, you can read the nursing drug guides and the studies on Biomed Central and decide for yourself how benign they are, or not based on sample size.
I am sensationalizing nothing. what I am advocating is what you should be expecting of any current, or former medical professional to advocate if you studied medicine - to take medications that work on your cardiac system only when, and as prescribed by a physician.Um...being that I studied medicine for like a decade and have prescribed them like candy, I think I know what I’m talking about. This conversation wasn’t about self prescribing. It was about taking beta blockers for events, and they are prescribed for that reason. You are sensationalizing a boring drug, making it sound like it’s something like digitalis.