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Do Beta Blockers Cause Fatigue And Depression On Long Term Usage?
Hello, my father was just diagnosed with Congestive heart failure. He is on a beta blocker as a blood thinner, cholesterol pill, water pill and 2 types of blood pressure pills. Since he has gotten home, he is exhausted, over tired with little to no activity and is depressed. I ve read beta blockers can cause fatigue and depression. Are these side effects long term ? Thank you
Fri, 26 Jun 2020
Hi,
Yes, fatigue, depression, and trouble sleeping are some of the common side effects seen with beta blockers on long term usage.
I advise you to consult his doctor for an alternate effective but a safer replacement for beta blocker after stopping it gradually over several days or weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Yes, fatigue, depression, and trouble sleeping are some of the common side effects seen with beta blockers on long term usage.
I advise you to consult his doctor for an alternate effective but a safer replacement for beta blocker after stopping it gradually over several days or weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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