I recently had my blood pressure medicine changed, strengthened I am sorry to say. I was told by my physician that I now am taking a beta blocker, the most noticiable side effect he warned me about is during my workout, he said my heart would not be as fast....that I havent noticed....but I have noticed that my arms feel fatigued, dont know if it is a by product of my spottty training recently due to a broken pool pump, 2 funerals, and a kidney stone, or the new medicine....anyone here have any experience with this? thanks in advance.
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I have taken a beta blocker for 5 years, since having a heart attack (which was treated quickly, with no muscle damage). I certainly notice a difference in the water; my pulse won't go over 150, and I have experienced frustration about it. But my blood pressure has never been an issue; my reason for taking the medicine is to keep my heart from working too hard. I have learned to live with it; it's made me focus on form to a greater degree and to seek technical improvements in an attempt to go faster.
I have taken a beta blocker for 5 years, since having a heart attack (which was treated quickly, with no muscle damage). I certainly notice a difference in the water; my pulse won't go over 150, and I have experienced frustration about it. But my blood pressure has never been an issue; my reason for taking the medicine is to keep my heart from working too hard. I have learned to live with it; it's made me focus on form to a greater degree and to seek technical improvements in an attempt to go faster.
