Do beta blockers weaken the heart?

Should I avoid caffeine when taking beta blockers?

I had a heart attack last month and have been taking beta blockers ever since. Should I avoid drinking caffeinated drinks while I'm taking beta blockers?

What age group should not be prescribed beta blockers?

My mom is 65 and wants to start taking beta blockers to reduce her blood pressure. What age group is at risk when taking beta blockers?

Does caffeine affect the efficacy of beta blockers?

I take beta blockers to help with my blood pressure and hypertension. Does drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks affect the efficacy of beta blockers?

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The 4 Stages of Hypertension

High blood pressure or hypertension is generally broken down into four stages. Learn what they are here.

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Is Blood Pressure the Same as Blood Sugar?

Although "blood pressure" and "blood sugar" sound similar, they are very different from each other. Learn more about their relationship here.

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Do Calcium Channel Blockers Raise Blood Sugar?

Learn about calcium channel blockers, their effect on blood sugar, and who should avoid taking them altogether.

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Relationship Between Hypertension and Type 1 Diabetes

Learn about the connection between hypertension and type 1 diabetes, how type 1 diabetes may cause hypertension, and how to treat both of these conditions.

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Can Hypoglycemia Cause Hypertension?

Learn about the side effects of hypoglycemia, the causes of hypertension, and the potential relationship between these two conditions here.

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How Beta Blockers Affect Blood Sugar

Beta blockers are used to treat high blood pressure. Learn about their effect on blood sugar, their safety and side effects, and who should avoid them here.

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How Caffeine Affects Your Blood Pressure

Find out everything ranging from how safe it is to drink coffee when you have high blood pressure to the mechanisms by which caffeine affects blood pressure.

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How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Blood Pressure

High blood sugar levels cause widespread damage to your body and blood pressure. Learn about the effect of high blood sugar here.

Can people with chronic high blood pressure drink caffeinated drinks?

I struggle with chronic high blood pressure. Is it okay for me to drink caffeinated drinks like coffee or energy drinks?

Can drinking a lot of water lower blood pressure in diabetes?

My mom was recently diagnosed with diabetes. The whole family is getting behind her to try and help her handle her increasingly high blood pressure. I once heard someone say that drinking a lot

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Does Diabetes Cause High Blood Pressure?

It's bad enough to be diagnosed with diabetes, but most diabetics find that they have high blood pressure too. Find out why this happens and how to overcome it.