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<div class="section1">The most common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, sleep problems, unusual tiredness or weakness, and decreased sexual ability. In men, this can occur as impotence or delayed ejaculation. These problems usually go away as the body adjusts to the drug and do not require medical treatment unless they persist or they interfere with normal activities. On the positive side, research in 2004 showed that use of beta blockers helps reduce risk for boen fractures.
More serious side effects are possible. If any of the following side effects occur, the physician who prescribed the medicine should be notified as soon as possible:
- Breathing problems
- Slow heartbeat
- Cold hands and feet
- Swollen ankles, feet, or lower legs
- Mental depression.
Other side effects may occur. Anyone who has unusual symptoms after taking beta blockers should get in touch with his or her physician.
Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";
