Beta Blockers

Get the basics about how Beta-Blockers work in the body and what adverse effects to look for. By David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN-BC, CNS, CEN of www.Ed4Nurses.com.

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• Nursing
• Nursing Education
• Nursing continuing education
• beta-blockers
• beta blocking drugs.

[serpentinecreature]

Thank you so much for the info.I am on a beta blocker and have been for 10 years.I hate them,make my ankles swell.

[ed4nurses]

@serpentinecreature Ankle swelling is not a side effect of beta-blockers, but of the underlying disease that is not fully treated. You should consult with your physician about the ankle swelling.

[NocturnalTerror]

I've always read coming off beta-blockers is a gradual process. I was given beta-blockers, 2, 25 mg Lopressor a day for inappropriate sinus tachycardia, which equals 14 days of medication. Im an avid cardio fan, and was wondering, if i run out of meds and workout, is my risk of heart attack higher?

[SuoBella]

Thanks so much for your channel!

[azamqayyum]

Wonderful explanation, thanks.

[serpentinecreature]

@ed4nurses Thank you for your response.What am I to believe,when ankle swelling is listed as a possible side effect in my accompanying leaflet with my medication? The med that I am taking slows my heart rate to about 60-65 bpm and the ankle swelling begins.When I first wake up in the morning my ankles are normal.After I take the pill (atenolol),the ankles swell.I do not know what else to say.

[Nastayba]

i'm a BSN student @IU school of nursing...beta-blockers don't cause ankle swelling. although, i remember my teacher telling me that Calcium Channel blockers can cause ankle swelling, right?

your channel rocks! btw

[nongsudchai]

Thank you for all of information but Right now i am giving up form my nurse alreday because it is hard for me to get the licence .

[beninay]

Very educating, thank you so much!

[phoenixpineapple1]

THANK you :) I'm impressed; I found my new nursing source.