Anyone here on beta blockers?

[almostgone]

Dr put me on metoprolol 25 mgs. Only concern I have is my cardio and fat loss. Seems like staying shredded will be harder as the heart rate doesn't get as high on it

Wanted to see if anyone else is on it and if you think it hinders you at the gym or hinders your physicque?

Personally, I put priority on maintaining my BP, vs. needless worry about your beta blocker hindering your cardio efficiency.

Better to stay healthy than potentially be frail and decimated by dialysis because your kidney function is impaired.

[Bigbadwolf250]

Personally, I put priority on maintaining my BP, vs. needless worry about your beta blocker hindering your cardio efficiency.

Better to stay healthy than potentially be frail and decimated by dialysis because your kidney function is impaired.

Thanks man. I'm a firefighter so don't want my cardio to hurt too much at work though

[almostgone]

Thanks man. I'm a firefighter so don't want my cardio to hurt too much at work though

If you're a firefighter, a beta blocker will help keep you calm.
Personally, I wouldn't use Cialis yet if you've just been put on the Lopressor/metopropol. Make sure that beta blocker agrees with you. Some people tolerate it well. I hated Metopropol....Coreg/carvedilol works better for me.

I wouldn't start piggybacking too many meds. You may not have any ED sides from your meds.

Take it one step at a time. Work with your cardiologist/PCP to manage/ tweak your meds. Keep a logbook if you notice you don't feel right so you can share the information with your healthcare professional.

[Bigbadwolf250]

If you're a firefighter, a beta blocker will help keep you calm.
Personally, I wouldn't use Cialis yet if you've just been out on the Lopressor/metropol. Make sure that beta blocker agrees with you. Some people tolerate it well. I hated Metropol....Coreg/carvedilol works better for me.

I wouldn't start piggybacking too many meds. You may not have any ED sides from your meds.

Take it one step at a time. Work with your cardiologist/PCP to manage/ tweak your meds. Keep a logbook if you notice you don't feel right so you can share the information with your healthcare professional.

Thanks man appreciate the help. What sides did your experience on the metoloprol?

[almostgone]

Thanks man appreciate the help. What sides did your experience on the metoloprol?

Shortness of breath, fatigue. You'll know if it doesn't agree with you. The good thing is there are plenty of others that you can try.

I get the feeling you worry a lot. Don't let your mind play tricks on you. If you think you might be a little tired, don't let your mind immediately tell you it's the the Lopressor. However, if you are constantly short of breath and extremely fatigued, then yeah ...time to talk to your Dr.

That's why I encourage you to keep a logbook.