Posted by mike99 on January 10, 2006, at 11:13:20
In reply to Re: Beta Blocker (Re: Cardiovascular Stimulation, posted by mike99 on January 10, 2006, at 11:00:16
I've heard of many people taking beta-blockers to counter the cardiovascular activation of stimulants.However, in a prior post a babbler strongly recommended against this as it could lead to "unopposed beta-blockade"-- meaning that the alpha receptors would be overstimulated in relation to the beta receptors (beta blocked but not alpha)-- leading to tachycardia, high-blood pressure...and so that a mixed alpha/beta antagonist such as labetalol or carvedilol should be used to counter a stimulant.
I believe I recall hearing this in a pharmacology class also. Can anyone provide more information on this?
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