[Trombone-l] Beta-blocker info requested

[Richard Corliss]

My doctor prescribed a beta blocker to prevent migraines. I didn't like it
because I was fairly active at the time- doing such things as skiing - and
it significantly hindered my energy level, and thus did not stay on it very
long. As I recall one has to be careful about going off a beta blocker after
taking it regularly.

Richard Corliss


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <john.mcvey at cablespeed.com>
To: <trombone-l at server5.samford.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Trombone-l] Beta-blocker info requested


> To All,
>
>     I have been reading this thread with interest because
> I take Toprol XL daily due to a heart condition. It is in
> the beta-blocker family and is sometimes prescribed to
> regulate or slow down your heart-beat.
>
>     In general, I agree with Wayne in that performance
> without a crutch is the better way to go. However, I also
> believe that the side-effects from taking a beta-blocker
> one time, or even occasionally are minimal. However, I can
> attest to the fact that taking Toprol XL daily definitely
> produces side-effects in my body. Unfortunately, I don't
> have much choice other than going to a different
> beta-blocker and perhaps a different set of side-effects.
>
>     For me, the side-effects from a daily beta-blocker
> dosage include increased feeling of cold in hands and
> feet, tingling in fingers, reduced stamina and general
> tired feeling, insomnia, dry mouth (I carry at least 2-3
> bottles of water to every gig), and decreased sex drive.
> All of these are documented side-effects for this
> particular drug.
>
>     I write this only to say that contrary to some
> opinions, daily use of a beta-blocker can produce
> undesirable side-effects. Occasional use, probably not,
> but that may vary by individual. If I didn't have to take
> it, I would not take it, even if it reduced anxiety.
> Preparation, practice, and confidence are the best
> performance enhancers there are.
>
> John
>
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