[Khadijah]

#1059514

I was given a beta blocker I think atenolol? with the methmizole. But, I’m not taking it. I feel good and I don’t know if their is any added benefit? The first doctor said it was optional, I get the feeling it was for the palpitations but they have gone away. Also, the anxiety is gone. I even had a cup of caffeinated coffee this morning for the first time in a long time!

The second doctor probably wouldn’t care if I take it or not. I only asked him if I could exercise on it and he said yes. He gave 25 mg and said I could cut it in half. He said you will feel it right away not like the methmizole. But, what will I feel? I forgot to ask…

[StacyA]

#1175289

Im new to this but from what i understand it helps with the hyper symptoms of heart racing and pounding, nervousness, and for some propanolol specifically can slow some of the thyroid t4 to t3 conversion, but thats not the reason most people take it, its for the symptoms. if your heart isnt racing theres probably no point, but if youre hyperactive Im surprised your heart isnt racing?

[Khadijah]

#1175290

Thanks, Stacy. It was racing like crazy and I was a complete wreck before starting treatment but after being on the methmizole for only a week I started to feel much better. By the time I saw a second endo who prescribed the bb I was on methmizole for 2/12 weeks and had even less symptoms. So, that is why I’m wondering if I should even bother. I believe the bb has more side effects ( weight gain, sluggishness, tired etc.) than what would be a minimal benefit?

[Kimberly]

#1175291

Hello – Anti-thyroid drugs (methimazole, Tapazole, PTU, etc.) start working right away to block production of *new* thyroid hormone, but patients can feel symptomatic until the body burns off its existing stores of excess thyroid hormone, which can typically take a few weeks.

Beta blockers can provide more immediate relief from the tremors and rapid heart rate that come with being hypER. They don’t cure the hyperthyroidism, just give you temporary relief from symptoms.

If your doc gave you the *option* of taking the beta blockers and you feel fine now, there’s probably not a benefit to starting. One word of caution, though — for patients who are *already* taking a beta blocker, it’s important to work with your doc to wean off the meds, rather than quitting cold turkey.

Take care!

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