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What is Beta Blockers? Beta blockers (sometimes written as β-blocker) are a class of drugs used for various indications, but particularly for the management of cardiac arrhythmias, cardioprotection after myocardial infarction (heart attack), and hypertension.


Reasons Taken

7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Beta Blockers.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 4 57%
Anxiety 1 14%
Headache 1 14%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Beta Blockers.

  0.5 mcg As needed 2 mg Daily 10 mg Daily 25 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Beta Blockers or how long patients were taking Beta Blockers before stopping.

Currently taking Beta Blockers

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
1
0
1
0
0

Stopped taking Beta Blockers

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
0
0
0
2
Why Patients Stopped Taking Beta Blockers (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Personal research 2 67% Personal research: 67%
Side effects too severe 1 33% Side effects too severe: 33%
Other 1 33% Other: 33%


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