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Can Beta Blockers Affect Body Weight?
Hello, a couple days ago I had an SVT episode. My heart rate got up to 230BPM I was transported by ambulance to the hospital. I have perfect cholesterol and perfect blood pressure. I was told I have super arteries. I was in the hospital for two days. I got put on a beta blocker medicine. Im just wondering how this will effect my wieght and will I be able to resume exercise sooner than later. Iam 34 yr old female 5 5 137 lbs.
Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Hi,
Beta blockers have some influence on body metabolism if taken for months, but usually it is not much and doesn't influence.
If a patient has an arrhythmia, such as in your case we perform 24 hour ECG monitoring before discharge, if there is nothing serious and likelihood of arrhythmias is low, then there is no restriction on physical activity.
Take care
Beta blockers have some influence on body metabolism if taken for months, but usually it is not much and doesn't influence.
If a patient has an arrhythmia, such as in your case we perform 24 hour ECG monitoring before discharge, if there is nothing serious and likelihood of arrhythmias is low, then there is no restriction on physical activity.
Take care
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