Beta Blockers and Pregnancy

[mspiggy_2]

My husband and I would like to start trying for a baby but i'm on Betablockers for a tachycardia that no-one can find a reason for!  i'm only on 1.25mg of bisoprolol, and would like to know what risks there are.  I'm currently on a waiting list to see cardiology and find out what their opinion is but would like a bit of advice.

[heart27kt]

beta blockers can cause growth restriction so they will do ultrasounds every 4 weeks. i was on propanolol for headaches and then it stopped working so i was taken off of it. i don't know the effects of the meds in the begining of preg as far as birth defects. many docs don't either. there just isn't much research with meds and pregnancy. you will register with a med site so they track if you or the baby have any complications. i am on a ton of meds and see so many docs. this poor baby

[KeyD]

I am taking Digoxin for tachycardia--my cardiologist says that while there aren't good studies available for cardiac meds while pregnant Digoxin is believed to be safe. It is not a betablocker, however the dr felt the digoxin would be safer than a betablocker while preggo. Also the changes in your blood volume while pregnant may correct the tachycardia.