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Side effects of Beta Blockers
by Poohbear275, Aug 30, 2008 07:39PM
In 2005 I developed Arrythmia and had to have open heart surgery for replacement of my Mitral valve and 1 bypass. I have been on Sotalol since the surgery. I have been experiencing side effects of weight gain, depression, flashing lights in the eyes and Psoriasis. I have been to an eye doctor, retina specialist and dermatologist. They have suggested it could be due to the beta blockers. My Cardiologist disagrees completely and I am at a complete loss here and very upset. Any advice or suggestions would be most welcome.
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the side effects of rapid or waight gain is one of the effects for sure !
depression is another - vision problems where your eyes are very sensative to light or brightness happens ! among other effects that can and will happen - I have run into a few so called Good Doctors and sent to 3 Cardiologist's that were "so called" the best in town ? well that isnt always the case, the facts are there - you can go online and look up side effects for your beta blocker medication and copy it, then show it to him - if he will take the time and listen to you ?
clearly this beta blocker isnt working well for you , and you cant tollerate it - If worse to worse , you can always see another Doctor
or cardiologist - and switch medications. or just demand he switch it !
as per your adverse side effects !
I hate to say this, but it sounds like this cardiologist is playing God ..
or is getting somekind of a bonus $$$ on perscribing you on this stuff.
could be the reason , he wont switch you off it.
as there are meny beta blockers out there to take .. and other meds
for b.p - and heart conditions.
the Arrythmia - is controlled on beta blockers most times !
I had palpaitions bad - was put on a ccb cal channel blocker first.. then
cardi switched me to beta blocker - went 5 years on one then 6.5 on another .. now back on the ccb ? go figure ! meny -meny side effects
from these drugs !! the ccb also helps control palps and r.h.b.
but not so for me !! I like meny people who have to take b.p meds
are very upset too , as I can not tollerate the side effects .. or the fact
doctor refuses to switch the meds ! so I change doctors everytime !
iv been to 9 already .. I see my bones - next friday for final visit .. to switch meds . we will see what he gives me ! or trys to push on me.. lol
Good Luck and Let them know ! you cant tollerate the med
and change the med asap ! or switch Doctor !
Booger the nose