Beta Blockers / Side Effects, How They Work, Who Shouldn't Take Them, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes

Either you, a family member or friend are likely taking beta-blockers. These are one of the most versatile medications in medicine. In this video I cover everything you should know about taking Beta blockers, including how they work, who should and shouldn't take them, and side effects. There are many Beta blocker drugs. Generics drugs include Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol, Bisoprolol and Nadolol. You may know these beta blockers by their pharmaceutical tradename; Lopressor, Toprol, Zebeta, Tenormin, Corgard and Inderal. I have many patients on beta blockers, and I'll show you how many of them take ECG and monitor their heart rates on their smart watches and phones.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Types of Beta Blockers
01:26 How They Work
01:34 Why They're Prescribed
02:35 Who Should Not Take Beta blockers?
03:01 Taking Beta Blockers? What to know
04:47 Reducing Dosage
05:00 How to Do ECG + Blood Pressure
06:45 Withdrawal Symptoms
07:54 Sitting + Standing
08:32 Diabetes
09:06 High Blood Pressure
09:26 Medications + Medication List
10:30 Symptoms + Side Effects
12:20 Epi pen + Beta Blockers
12:40 Pregnancy + Breastfeeding
13:07 How Are They Metabolized? Liver Disease Kidney Disease
13:36 Summary
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Dr. Keith Moran MD, RCPSC, DABIM, RCS, NBE Biography:
I am a consultant in Internal Medicine with special medical interests in gastroenterology, cardiology, and echocardiography. I am a a full-time practising physician in these areas. I was an undergraduate at the University of Toronto, Trinity College where I received a number of scholarships including one for top student at Trinity College. I attended medical school at the University of Toronto graduating with a gold medal. My internship was completed at McMaster University in Hamilton followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Western Ontario in London. I then completed a fellowship in General Internal Medicine at the University of Western Ontario. I am an active echocardiographer who has been certified and recertified by the National Board of Echocardiography. I am certified in cardiac sonography and have trained and completely educated a number of cardiac sonographers. I am the medical director of my cardiology laboratory which was established in 2001. My laboratory performs echocardiography and stress echocardiography amongst other tests. I maintain my certification in the American Board of Internal Medicine. I have over 27 years of experience as a hospital-based consultant in internal medicine and intensive care unit attending physician. I am the medical director of the cardiac rehabilitation program in my community.
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[@Straightdeal]

I have been taking beta blockers for my entire adult life (48 years), and I am quite convinced that if it were not for this medication, I would not be around today. I am 68 now, BP is normal to (sometimes) high normal. I take 5mg of Bilocor (Biprosolol) daily. My pulse is around 55-60.

[@TheWrinkle]

Thank you for your channel! I'm a Geriatrician internist in Ontario and started my channel to share information that I've been giving out in my practice for decades. I appreciate your evidence based, clear and approachable presentation style. Keep it up!

[@belleslettres354]

Shameless plug, lmao.

[@commerce-usa]

That list of medications is critical because sometimes meds get prescribed which can cause serious negative interactions. Having the list allows other medical professionals the opportunity to catch this. Great job on today's video doctor. 👍

[@jpridie]

I’m on beta blockers and other pills so I really enjoy your lectures and learn lots thank you so much for the information because my doctor is too busy to spend time with me. My Cardiologist does explain everything he does and before he does anything “informed consent”

[@msears101]

Thank you for this. All your videos are great. The videos help educate me about my health and help me have informed discussions with my doctors. I alway appreciate your non-biased, straight talk with out motive or agenda. Also your are my favorite cat channel. I love all your main cons.

[@rollwithitbaby2]

I’ve been on metoprolol for many years and I feel that it has ruined my digestive track. It also causes me to have heart palpitations and headaches. I’ve asked my doctor many times to ween me off of the beta blocker. She always puts that in my patient notes, then mentions that I must control my weight, which is impossible for me on the beta blocker. 🙁 Thank you for the informative videos Dr Moran.

[@_BlackPaladin]

Do beta blockers make you gain weight?

[@Insurology]

@@_BlackPaladinyes

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

​@@_BlackPaladinyes they do big time and you'll be tired and depressed

[@exstncdotcom8692]

Dr. Moran ... a great doctor

[@carjack657]

That was a lot of good information!!! Thanks Dr. Moran!

[@alexandrawhite7614]

Dr Moran, I really appreciate your talks, thank-you. But I miss the cats.

[@MedicinewithDrMoran]

I'm going to bring them back for a few videos soon.

[@kelseyjowest9974]

Explains why my mother has been absolutely exhausted- doctors couldn’t give her anxiety meds so they gave her this. Her memory has been effected and she’s been so tired she had pneumonia 4-5 times over the last year…

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

I gained so much weight on them and was tired all the time. I couldn't even get out of bed and was severely depressed. They ruined my life

[@TiredEmpath]

I’m sorry that your mother is going through this. I’m also fatigued since starting a beta blocker last year. Also, I’ve been having brain fog & short-term memory issues and my cardiologist suggested it may be the beta blocker and told me to stop for a week and see if that improves. I looked into it and found that it cannot be stopped abruptly, so I’m taking full dose/half dose on alternating days to see if it helps my brain fog. I use a pill cutter to cut it at the score line.

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

@@TiredEmpath I'll tell you what...I can't believe how much better I feel since I stopped taking that crap. I was pretty much a dead man walking and lost 20 lbs. It took about 2 weeks before my brain got back to what it used to be. I wish I could sue because they didn't warn me of all the side effects...like I said they ruined my life

[@TiredEmpath]

@@T.J.Caldwell318 Thank you for your reply and I’m sorry for what it’s doing to you. I don’t feel as well as I used to and that’s why I’m working to get off this med and another one. One hard lesson I learned if a Dr suggests a med is to ask how to get off it before I even start it. But the damage is already done. Hope you feel better!

[@T.J.Caldwell318]

@@TiredEmpath good luck with everything. I pray you have good health 🙏

[@MedicinewithDrMoran]

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[@nutanvohra4490]

Dr. Mohan thanks for sharing your valuable expertise . A lucid explanation

[@robglendenning4636]

Thank you for your work Doctor

[@marcobsomer5574]

je ne connaissais pas cette chaîne. Elle est très intéressant et instructive.

[@simonguo483]

You did a great job Doctor！👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@trevorkeating229]

Excellent communicator

[@JaneFuzzCoyle]

Good information…Thank you

[@bruceprigge5212]

Thank you! 😊

[@michelelindseth8250]

I was dx'd with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia in 1968 and put on atenolol 50mg/ day and still use it. It does me no harm and prevents those attacks. Thank you, Doctor.

[@TiredEmpath]

I’ve been on metoprolol for a year now but I never knew it suppressed adrenaline until watching this video now. My concern is that I’m on low dose prednisone daily (7.5mg) that suppresses the adrenal glands. I have so many questions but my doctors are not willing to answer them, and they become angry as if I don’t have a right to ask. I’m on these meds without proper Informed Consent.

[@rolandemorgan5992]

Excellent news. I've had 2 MI in 2023.

[@caroa5097]

Thank you so much this is very helpful. I'm taking the lowest dose of Bisoprolol. I have been given this for long covid heart palpitations with possible arrhythmia disorder to be diagnose with an ep study. Can you tell me if I take this in the morning could it possibly contribute to my insomnia. I can generally seem to go to sleep but after a few hours sleep I'm wide awake. At the moment I'm lucky if I get 3 or 4 hours sleep. This sleep deprivation is badly affecting me. Does anyone know about this? Grateful for your helpful video.

[@gregoryscott5111]

Hey doc, I’ve just been put on propranolol almost 2 months ago. Just two or three weeks ago I started having pain in lower left abdominal with sulphuric smelling gas. I’m guessing ibs or diverticulitis? Stool is normal. I’ve never had stomach problems before and I eat consciously. Should I quit taking (taper off)? Pain and gas persists.

[@karenwatson4031]

I take carvedilol, spironlactone, clonidine, and my bp is still too high. I've been on these for many years. Don't understand.

[@rhealake8334]

An excellent educator ❤️

[@christinelloyd-kg9ow]

Good guy no silly music very cood delivery. ❤

[@MedicinewithDrMoran]

Thanks very much

[@sylviadominguez8327]

What are your thoughts about Propranolol for akathisia

[@sapphirecat2000]

Oh my. I have peripheral vascular disease and coronary artery disease. My cardiologist put me on a very low dose 12.5mg. of Metoprolol due to it's protective effect on the kidneys and my history of CKD which has resolved anyway. I take Amlodipine and Lisinopril too. I'll need to ask about that, wonder if they even realize I have PVD too...one less pill would be nice anyway. Thank you for the info Doctor Moran.

[@ojammo549]

Dear Dr Moran I am a psychiatrist my cardiologist Prescribe me bb for A.Fib after pace maker was placed 6 years ago .I was taking Propranolol a small dosage. After 5 years I am noticed myself I am getting more and more depressed even taking antidepressant . Then I changed propranolol to Atenolol because it is hydrophilic doesn't cross b b b .doesn't cause depression I am feeling a little better but I feel tired always .my question to you Dr.Moran do you have any suggestion related to dosage of Atenolo.

[@cazingmein1025]

Took one BB and my skin Broke Out with sores all over my Body. 2 years ago Still Have Sores that Don't Heal.

[@opreaveronica8613]

Thank you so much doc. I take 40 mg propranolol every day for 30 years. My blood presure and heart rate are normal. Recently I developing Raynaud syndrom ( only in a cold season). The propranolol help me by controling anxiety, palpitations and the tremor of the hands. What other drug can I take for this symptoms ? Thank you so much

[@Kate-ip4es]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@divinegon4671]

I wonder what you think of Clonidine. An alpha-blocker (as I understand it)

[@joeblakley5970]

@divinegon4671 I think that Clonidine (Catapres) is a Beta blocker, but please ask your Pharmacist or Primary Care Physician if Dr. Moran doesn't get around to personally answering your question in the comment section. Have a wonderful 2024!!! 😁💯

[@Timber1205]

Didn't this class fall out of favor with JNC guidelines?

[@mariaconnolly2488]

Hey Dr. Moran..it's also used for anxiety and palpitations. My doctor prescribed it for palpitations caused by covid. Works very well for stage fright. Good to know the side effects for whatever reason you use it for.

[@MedicinewithDrMoran]

Thank you for commenting, Maria.Beta blockers are good for different types of "palpitations" which I was referring to when I talked about heart rhythm problems. They can help with anxiety although we have better medications for anxiety. Beta blockers in some people slow the heart rate down too much which can lead to anxiety. I am glad they have been helpful for you. Best regards to you Maria.

[@Injustice.Exposed]

​@@MedicinewithDrMoranCan losartan cause a drop in pulse rate? I woke 10mg propranolol and recently added 25mg losartan. My pulse has been just under 60. It is usually 72

[@carolwilliams6633]

Hr was 169 now below 100. I’m 70

[@beachmeadow1777]

I was only on 1.25 mg of Bisprolol just one time daily and now I am taking 2.5 mg of Ivabradine once a day, recommended switch by my cardiologist. I am currently while typing this going through hell even with this 1.25 mg Bisprolol low kind of dosage. I am so nervous and anxious. And I wonder if I am at risk? Does anybody know if this is dangerous for me? I was only on 1.25 mg of Bisprolol once daily for one week, but it feels unbearable to come off it, even just after only taking this little amount for one week. Anyone similar experience, advice or recommendations?

[@lobdas6816]

Doctor, im presently taking bisoprolol.. Can i play light sports or cricket with beta blockers?

[@joefarrow1599]

Like Kelsoe from Scrubs

[@nenadcubric2663]

I am on Clonidine

[@circa1890]

5mg of Inderol (Propranolol) has taken my migraines to zero. But anything higher than 5mg gives me horrible side-effects.

[@nadeemimam7139]

What time do you take

[@circa1890]

@@nadeemimam7139 Right before bed .. my migraines came on at night.

[@HBABOXING]

I was told propranolol is actually safe when pregnant.

[@bdee1084]

They are banned because they cause tremors?

[@carolwilliams6633]

Been on 3 months now.

[@user-nt3wr2wj7f]

What about now

[@kelseyjowest9974]

NOT GOOD FOR COPD in my moms case. Just FYI. Maybe she’s a rare case

[@parkinson1963]

As I have a resting heart rate of 48

[@football24091]

Me to I take a small dose for my palpitations

[@lizardfirefighter110]

At 9:04 If you have diabetes 2 why not stop stuffing your face with junk food and start eating real food. Then, with exercise you can begin to shit caning the drugs?

[@lynlawley8903]

Wow that's a way about judging befor knowing a person's actual health factors

[@michelelindseth8250]

There is not much unprocessed (toxic) food available in stores anymore.

[@JackW-hp7op]

my doctor is all about the money

[@user-zt1rv5ye5e]

beta blockers suck and youi can put them where the sun doesnt shine they should be baned

[@football24091]

Hi why is that please

[@kerder8660]

hey doc... u not bad... & I'm sirious ...(1234) whom am I .. more like man of science whitout any degree (no level of degree for my knowledge) so i give u food for thought ...hehehe there is no such thing as .. cancer, diabetes & others heart attack has nothing to do with heart, high blood pressure has nothing to do with blood (all relatively speaking).. hehehe just few .. covid very simple & i know how works & animals (zoonosis or zoonotic doesn't matter ) opposite to ebola (Marburg) simple.. but i can't talk..hehehe just saying ear & the pitot tubes.. thx for videos

[@johnslot7397]

Wow!

[@eddymcmann7258]

you must be from mars or fired up a joint from mars,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@kerder8660]

@@eddymcmann7258 y u think so.. Hehehe or maybe u right maybe I'm... Than.. Hehehe just saying..