High Blood Pressure Medicine - Beta-Blockers

Another one of the more common high blood pressure medicines are ones known as beta-blockers. Some of the most common brands include:

Levatal

Visken

Cartrol

Inderal

Sectral

Corgard

Blocadren

Coreg

Kerlone

There are numerous benefits with beta-blockers in treating high blood pressure symptoms. Among them are:

• The ability to slow down specific metabolic processes.
  
• They can reduce the amount of work the heart has to provide.
  
• They can also have an affect on how often and how hard the heart has to beat.
  
• They have proven to help in reducing heart disease deaths.
  
• Currently, many studies are showing that certain kinds of beta-blockers like carvedilol, will even improve the heart function in those people who have mild to moderate heart failure.

While there are many benefits with this high blood pressure medicine, there are also some problems as well.

Studies have shown that there may be an increased chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes by taking beta-blockers. It has also shown to reduce the level of good cholesterol, HDL, in some patients. They should also not be taken by those who have asthma, emphysema or have constricted blood vessels.

Some of the most common side effects with beta-blockers include:

• Dizziness when standing up quickly
  
• Increased fatigue
  
• Depression
  
• Memory loss
  
• Sexual dysfunction
  
• More vivid dreams

If you experience any side effects you should always call your doctor and talk to them about it. Never stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.

As a high blood pressure medicine, beta-blockers work very well for many people.