Heart Advisor - When are beta blockers the right hypertension drug? Beta blockers are critical in conditions such as heart failure, but uncomplicated high blood pressure can…
Monday, November 3rd, 2008 Beta blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) and propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA), certainly have their place in the fight to lower blood pressure–just not on the front lines.
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In cases of uncomplicated hypertension, other medications, such as diuretics, are preferable to beta blockers at protecting against stroke and heart attack, according to an analysis reported in the August 14 Journa…
