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• Beta-Blocker Side Effects May Increase Risk of Limb Loss for Users With Severed Artery Disease

  May 15, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that the use of beta-blockers appears to sharply increase the risk of amputation for patients with severe peripheral artery disease.

• Side Effects of Beta Blockers May Increase Risk of Stroke After Surgery: Study

  November 11, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Study finds that beta blockers may increase the risk of stroke after surgery, leading to calls for further research to determine how the medications can be safely used before medical procedures.

• Some Hypertension Drugs May Increase Risk of Eczema in Older Patients, Study Warns

  June 4, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the use of blood pressure medications to an increased risk of eczema, with some types of hypertension medications causing a higher risk than others.

• Beta Blockers Fail to Lower Recurring Heart Attack Risks: Study

  May 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate beta blockers provide few benefits to patients who have suffered a heart attack.

• Beta Blockers May Cause Sleep Problems, But Not Depression: Study

  March 18, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study's findings suggest beta blockers, used to treat heart disease, may cause sleep disorders, but not depression.

• Beta Blocker Side Effects May Increase Risk of Hospitalization for Individuals With “Stiff Heart” Syndrome: Study

  December 18, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about the effectiveness of beta blockers for a common form of heart failure.

• Beta Blockers During Pregnancy Not Linked To Risk Of Congenital Malformations: Study

  December 5, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that the use of beta blockers during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of congenital malformations in newborns.

• No Link Found Between Beta Blockers, Fetal Heart Problems: Study

  May 2, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Drugs used for heart problems and hypertension during pregnancy do not appear to cause fetal heart problems, according to the findings of a new study.

• Side Effects of Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Risk of Depression: Study

  October 11, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Some blood pressure medications can alter a patient's mood, and in some cases can cause depression, according to the findings of a new study.