Article
Weight gain and weight management concers for patients on beta-blockers
Nutrition Today
(2010)
Abstract
Beta blocking medications are first line therapy for young patients with uncomplicated hypertension. They are also prescribed to 55 to 80% of those discharged from the hospital with a heart attack. These drugs are known to decrease cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but they also have metabolic side effects. One that is not widely recognized is that these drugs cause a decrease in resting metabolic rate, and taking these medications may result in a small weight gain.
Keywords
- Beta-blocking drugs,
- weight loss,
- heart disease
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter November, 2010
Citation Information
Linda S. Lamont. "Weight gain and weight management concers for patients on beta-blockers" Nutrition Today Vol. 45 Iss. 6 (2010) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/linda_lamont/3/