Posted by KaraS on August 18, 2005, at 22:59:34
In reply to Re: Dexedrine update » KaraS, posted by ed_uk on August 18, 2005, at 18:48:04
> Hi Ed,
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> >Does it just lower the pulse and/or does it keep it at a steady level?
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> It should prevent 'spikes' in pulse.
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> >When I exercise will my pusle rate go up at all?
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> Not as much as normal.
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> >If not, then there's no benefit to exercising while on a beta blocker, is there?
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> There's always benefit to exercising :-) The beta blocker won't prevent it from being beneficial.
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> >What will a beta blocker do to me during the times when I'd normally have a low pulse rate and blood pressure?
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> It might lower them a bit, but probably not much, especially at 25mg.
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> >Could the beta blocker lower them to a dangerous level?
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> It's not likely :-)
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> >I read that insomnia is one of the side effects from them as well.
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> Sleep disturbance is more a problem with Inderal, not so much with atenolol. Inderal can cause bad dreams.
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> Ed xx
Thanks. That's all good to hear. I think I'm ready to start taking it. You can study for your exams now. :-)K
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