hi, I am 70 and am taking tablets for high blood pressure, I also take warfarin. My blood pressure is 128/64 and my pulse is 53. I am concerned that my pulse is a little too slow as I tire very easily. Should I consider reducing the dose of the beta blocker I have to take?
Hello, Generally pulse rate between 50 - 60 is considered ideal in terms of prevention of cardiac event in the future. So 53 per day is not an indication for decreasing beta blocker. However, a lot of patients do feel fatigue when on beta blockers so in that case its justified in decreasing beta blocker dose and substitution with any other antihypertensive medication if other causes of fatigue are ruled out. Regards Chat Doctor.