Anonymous
Post 06/16/2024 06:53     Subject: Anyone able to lose weight on a beta blocker?
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Anonymous wrote:I take a low dose beta blocker occasionally for performance anxiety. Hasn't affected my hunger or weight at all. But I can't do any high impact cardio exercise while I'm on it (lifting weights is fine). So I make sure I get my exercise in before taking it.

What happens when you do high impacr cardio on a beta blocker?


Specifically when running I feel like I can't catch my breath and my chest feels heavy. I normally run 4-5 miles but when I tried to run after taking a beta blocker I was winded after a mile. I pushed through it but had to keep stopping for breaks.


+1 had the same experience. It literally prevents your heart from beating fast enough to sustain the exercise.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2024 21:54     Subject: Anyone able to lose weight on a beta blocker?
I do low dose propranolol for anxiety. No weight gain at all. I’ve actually added some walking to my usual workout routines and I’ve lost weight (I was already fit but don’t mind the last 5 pounds being gone) Maybe ask about switching drugs?