Thread: High Blood Pressure and Beta Blockers.
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Old 07-07-03, 01:49 PM
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<font color='#000080'>No news yet, &nbsp;he is still waiting for an appointment to see a specialist.

However as I understand it, &nbsp;betablockers seem to be considered a no, no for diving. &nbsp;There are other drugs that maybe suitable for high blood pressure conditions and are more diving friendly.

I guess the thing to do is ask your doc what all the options are, &nbsp;unless they know all the facts (ie. &nbsp;You want to dive)they will probably recommend the drug that is best suited for your condition.

Will keep you posted.

Daz

Disclaimer :- Not a Doc or medically trained so take the above as my idle ramblings and not based on fact at all.
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