Beta blockers and SOB

[cynthia]

I know that beta blockers are supposed to help with SOB, but I might be crazy....since my dose was increased, I feel just the opposite. I did a little experimenting (dont worry....would never skip a dose unless discussed with doctor). Anyway, there is this huge field that I take my dog for a walk around--try to get up there mornings. I usually take my first dose of Atenolol at 10:00 a.m. I've noticed that I get a little SOB maybe stopping once during my walk. If I don't take it before I take my walk, I can double the distance and not even have to stop for a few seconds. I did that this morning and felt more "normal" not taking it BEFORE my walk :? Are there any indications to the doctor that might be a possiblity that I'm taking too much? I don't know, this is driving me crazy

[Reenie]

Definitely call your doctor. Nobody here is qualified to really answer your question. Let him know what's going on and let him figure it out.

Reenie

[sueb]

Strangely, beta blockers made me worse, rather than better. Felt like I would faint if I had to walk a little quickly across the street. I guess we're just not all the same. Sue