confusing diagnosis

After months of tests, my endocrinologist has diagnosed my condition as "Alpha Beta Androgenic Hyperactivity Syndrome" and prescribed Labetalol 100mg/twice daily. I am also taking Altace10mg/once daily,lipitor 20mg once daily,and Toprol XL 50 mg daily due to a prior heart attack.What information can you provide on this rare condtion?

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Dave0423,

Thanks for the post.

This syndrome just means that you are either sensitive to your body's own adrenaline or that you make too much of it.

Beta-blockers, like labetalol, are effective therapy because they block the receptor where the adrenaline acts.

I am not aware of any adverse long-term effects of this syndrome, provided you receive adequate treatment for the high blood pressure that goes with the syndrome.

Good luck.