Cytokinetics' aficamten shows superiority over metoprolol in late-stage oHCM trial, boosting investor confidence despite FDA delay.

Like all medicines, beta-blockers can cause side effects. Some of the most common ones include feeling tired, having cold ...

Combining beta blockers abd antidepressants could trigger potentially fatal heart conditions, according to a new study ...

The research found the highest risk with beta-blockers like metoprolol, carvedilol, and nebivolol. They are usually broken ...

Q: I’ve read beta blockers are being used for anxiety. I was given metoprolol for stage fright. It lasts only 12 hours and is better than atenolol, which lasts for 24 hours. I am an author.

Research suggests beta-blockers don't always offer benefits. Here are five things to know about long-term use.

A. For decades, doctors prescribed anti-anxiety agents such as diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax) to help patients ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader wondering why they only get heartburn after eating dinner.

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for 100 years, according to the American Heart Association’s 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report. For decades, beta-blockers ...

Share on Pinterest A common heart attack pill may not be helpful for some heart conditions, according to new research. Bibek Raj Giri/Getty Images Beta-blockers are a type of medication used after ...

A drug commonly prescribed after a heart attack doesn’t seem to offer significant benefits for people who recover without lasting damage — and could pose added risks to women. In a new research trial, ...