Hey jaded,
Hello and welcome. Good to meet you.
Nadolol is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. In the management of chest pain, nadolol may also help to reduce the frequency of chest pain episodes and improve your ability to exercise.
Nadolol belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart and blood vessels. This results in a lowering of heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.
I use Inderal which belongs to the same group of drugs.
Keep in mind that many factors can influence heart rate, including:
Although there's a wide range of normal, an unusually high or low heart rate may indicate an underlying problem. Consult your doctor if your resting heart rate is consistently above 100 bpm (tachycardia) or below 60 bpm (bradycardia) — especially if you have other signs or symptoms, such as fainting, dizziness or shortness of breath. Reference: Mayo Staff
I hope this gives you a bit of info. I am not a physician so please remember your physician is always your number one choice if you think something is going on.
Gentle Hugs
Kitt
Jade,
Hey I am on that med too. Between that and the beta blocker my BP has been undercontrol for years. That is good news for me and I hope you do well on the Toprol.
mary,
I have been taking my Inderal in the morning from Day one of starting it.
However your physician is correct as Toprol may make you feel extremely tired so taking it at bedtime is a good suggestion. Always take it at the same time everyday so you maintain the blood level in your system.
Take care and do give the medication a try....................
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