My mother is on a beta blocker and says she is always tired. I have noticed (and I am a Nursing student) that she looks pale/pallor. Is this a side effect? Does she need less medication to perfuse her Cardio system? It seems as though her cells are not being oxygenated enough. What do you think? She is 56; 145 lbs; HTN (stage One); Hx of situational anxiety. Thank you!
I read your question carefully, and I understand your concern. Beta blockers can at times excessively slow heart rate or lower blood pressure and lead to weakness and tiredness. However, that is easily established by measuring blood pressure and checking her pulse and measure her pulse rate which can be easily done at home. If rate is over 60 beats per minute and blood pressure is not low then I do not think that the beta blocker is the cause. In that case other possibility should be looked at starting with anemia, liver and kidney conditions etc. For that some routine blood tests for blood count, glucose, liver and kidney function, electrolyte panel are advised. I hope to have been of help.