Re: Benefits of beta blocker outweigh risks????

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No. Too early.

>My OB at home and cardiologist
>both said best beta blocker to take while pg,but still making me
>nervous-what are risks to fetus at such early stage and what would fast
>pulse do to fetus?

If your pulse is up, the fetus will usually increase it's heart rate too.

>I have had pharmocology, but don't know much about
>this type drug as pertaining to preg.-I have lots of pg signs-goose
>pimples on nipples and they are very sore with nausea and tired . What
>if I had to take this the entire pg-I know cardiac input inc. with pg
>anyway. THANKS AND SORRY SO LONG , i am new at this conception/pg
>thing!!!
>
>--
>kate
>

Beta blockers can be associate dwith intrauterine growth restriction. That's the reason to reduce exposure to them. But all drugs have benefits and risks. If the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks, you do it.

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