Sqad....

[CAJ1]

Please could you look at this if you get a chance? Ta

http://www.theanswerb...s/Question960569.html

[Sqad]

CAJ1

If you feel well, not shirt of breath, then I shouldn't worry about your heart rate whilst on beta blockers, but if you are not feeling on top form, then a pulse rate below 55 beats a minute would cause concern and the necessity to get medical assessment.

[Sqad]

CAJ.....I am off to the Health Club now, so if I am slow replying, then forgive me.

[CAJ1]

Hi sqad,

Thanks for the reply. I was prescribed them on Thursday. Yesterday I was feeling very tired and slept for an hour and a half in the afternoon (very unusual for me!). This morning I was feeling a bit light headed, sick, tired and confused. Checked my pulse, its currently at 54 beats per minute. I wasn't sure if it was side effects of the tablets or because my heart rate was too low.

[CAJ1]

Have fun at the health club! :o)

[Sqad]

CAJ.....for what reason were you prescribed the Beta blockers? There are many reason that come to mind for your slow pulse rate, the tablets just being one of them.

[CAJ1]

I was prescribed them because of stress Sqad, 80mg propanol - 1 a day. I normally have a heart rate around 80bpm (I know because I do a lot of running and monitor it!)

[Sqad]

Thanks CAJ.........monitor the situation for a couple of days and if your pulse rate doesn't rise, then go back to your GP as the dose might need lowering.

[CAJ1]

Cheers sqad, much appreciated