Beta blockers are prescription medications often used in the treatment of high blood pressure. They essentially slow the rhythm of your heartbeat, reducing the force in which blood courses through your arteries, thereby lowering your blood pressure. However, much like many other medications, beta blockers can cause unwanted side effects, such as weight gain. Luckily, you should be able to lose these excess pounds through a combination of diet and exercise.
Tips and Warnings
- In a diet for people with high blood pressure, incorporate more fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and low-fat dairy while cutting calories.
- If you're experiencing a gain in weight of more than 4 pounds, talk to your doctor immediately. This may be a sign of fluid retention due to heart failure.
