Graves' Disease Support Group

Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...

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Beta Blockers

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Does everyone with Graves or Hyperthyroidism take them ? Because I dont should I be?
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They made me feel funny! I didn't like them and got off of them!
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Are having heart palpitations? I take them daily. I dont usually take more than 1/2 a pill. They do make you feel a little weird, only if you dont really need it. If your heartrate is high you shouldnt be able to tell.... What does your doc say?
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I am taking Inderal 10mg - when I was first diagnosed with Graves, I had to take Methimazole and Inderal together.

Now, I only take it when I feel like I need it, that is when my heart rate is high, or if I'm feeling uncomfortable. However, I did some research on Inderal and there are a lot of side effects..So I try to not rely on it.

You can ask your Doc and see what he/she has to say. :)
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My high rate is high however he won't put me on any because I also have asthma so I try to avoid caffine, sugar and any other stimulants.
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Anyone know if Atenolol has any side effects?
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I take propranolol, 10 mg., only if I'm having heart palpitations. When I was having more frequent symptoms I would take one before excercising because of my fast heart rate.
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When I went to the RX to fill the scrips the endo gave me they both came with info stating that they should not be taken together. I questioned my endo before I would even take them together. I only had to take the Beta Block for 6 weeks and then not at all. The endo said the methimazole also controls your heart rate but would not work as fast as the beta block.
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Leecame what exactly did your doctor subscribe?
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PRESCRIBE, LOL!!
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I am on Atenolol 25mg. At first I use to have to take one everyday. Then, after about 3 1/2 months I was down to just half. And now I hardly take any at all. Sometimes I will take a half of the 25mg. I checked and still continue to check my heart rate throughout the day. That's the best way.
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Hey trying2sm
the beta blockers are used only to treat SYMPTOMS of hyperthyroidism
Beta Blockers block the peripheral effects of excess thyroid hormone like: palpitations, tachycardia, resting hand tremors, etc
Dr O.
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Hello mia408. sorry did not get back to you sooner. My doc had me taking Inderal 60 mg tab once a day.
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What is the difference between Inderal, Propanolol and Atenolol???
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1) Atenolol, metoprolol (Toprol), propranolol (Inderal or InderalLA) are all the same thing
2) They blocks sympathetic stimulation mediated by beta1-adrenergic receptors in the heart and vascular smooth muscle
3) They differ really only in half life. For example atenolol lasts for 24 hours so is taken only once a day.
Dr O.
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Thank You Dr. O
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