Beta blockers have
been shown to be particularly successful in reducing heart attacks among those
who have already suffered them.
Physicians often use
beta blockers in treating heart patients, people who have hypertension, and
persons suffering from angina and irregular heart beat.
Beta blockers are also
used to treat migraine headaches, hyperthyroidism, and glaucoma.
Beta blockers are not
prescribed for persons suffering from asthma or lung disorders, as they tend to
constrict breathing passages.
Beta blockers should
be used with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus.
