Heads up to those on Beta Blockers....

[Recycled 2,182]

This thread really only applies to anyone with ticker issues......Everyone else can relax.

Turns out one of issues I had after going on a bucket load of meds following a MI and a subsequent cardiac stent, was gaining weight. And it is seems part of the cause is still dogging me post weight loss surgery, in the manner of "slow" losing.

Possible culprit - Beta Blockers. They provide BP and heart rate lowering and stabilize irregular heartbeats. But it seems that along with those cardiac benefits, they also slow metabolism and with the lower heart rate control, make it difficult to attain the weight losing "target heart rates" during exercise. Whoopi.

So, what does all this mean? Bottom line. If you're on Beta Blockers, you're gonna have to work harder to achieve "target heart rates" in order to increase fat burn. Which will of course, make it harder to lose. So without the WLS, I gained and with the sleeve, I lose very slowly.

Thank you life saving Beta Blockers. (Story of my life.) And when I asked my Surgeon about it.....he said.."oh yeah, they do have a tendency to cause slower metabolism. (thanks for the heads up Doc.)

Just thought I'd throw that out there for all of us lucky ones that happen to be stuck taking BBs. I wouldn't be surprised if when I checked, I'd find that most of my other meds have the same type of side effects.

Edited March 3, 2014 by Recycled

[magtart 603]

No wonder I'm losing so slowly. I am on Metoprolol. Thanks for the info!

[Teachamy 1,042]

I am on DIltiazem (like Metroprolol). DIltiazem is a Calcium channel blocker, and it keeps my heart rate slow, so I take it at night before bed, since I can't stay awake an hour after taking it. It's nice to know that it's not just my low BMI that is keeping me a slow loser. No matter what, this weight loss thing will help all of us with cardiac issues. (I HOPE!) I have AFib and am sick of the cardioversions. I don't want any more!

Thanks for sharing this!

[LIL RED 62]

Thanks , so much for the info. I take it because my heart races and increased blood pressure. . Its not Afib. I'm seeing my cardiologist Wednesday and will see if a lower dosage is prescribed. Getting a bit dizzy as well.

[LumpySpacePrincess 594]

I am on the beta blocker Zebeta (bisoprolol) and it is one of the few beta blockers that don't seem to have an effect on metabolism. I was on metoprolol for a long time and my metabolism slowed way down. As soon as I switched to Zebeta my weight loss kicked up again. I haven't had any issues post-op with slow losing, either. Just a heads up in case you want to stay on beta blockers but might want to try something else.