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This book is in B&W, not color - Print page in Grayscale for Correct view! Beta Blockers What are they? Beta Blockers include oxprenolol (Trasicor) and propranolol (Inderal). In lower doses, they can help treat the physical symptoms of the following. • Anxiety, eg palpitations, sweating, shakiness. They do not affect the psychological symptoms (eg worry, tension and fear). • Heart conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), angina and arrhythmias. Side-effects Common side-effects Fatigue, cold extremities. Rare but important side-effects Rash or itchy skin, dry eyes, very slow pulse. Advise the patient to consult the doctor immediately. Important notes about Beta-blockers People with asthma should not take them. • There is no evidence that they are addictive but they should be stopped gradually because of the likelihood of rebound tachycardia. • If the patient misses a dose, do not give two or more doses at once. This may cause more side-effects. For [email protected] Property of Bookemon, do NOT distribute 43