Palpitations

[George]

I have been suffering from palpitations for about a year when training or racing. It most of the time is ok, but sometimes it makes me dizzy. I have seen a cardiologist who has said that it isn't bad enough to need treatment unless I want it.

So what kind of side effects could I expect from beta blockers? Or would you just try and keep going without?

[purple]

I have no idea what the side effects are from beta blockers, I would suggest you ask the cardiologist or your regular doctor. Most drugs these days have side effects specific to themselves not just the type of drug.

I would try and do without depending on how bad it is, but I have no idea what your definition of bad its nor what the treatment might cost or if you have healthcare to cover it...you know?

[George]

Well, it's NHS so it wouldn't cost me much, if anything. I am still in Uni, and whilst in full time education you can still get all prescriptions filled for free on the NHS.

I am told that they are relatively safe, but honestly I try and avoid chemicals whenever I can. This really bothers me at times though, but the problem is that because it only happens when training I have basically been told to stop training. I don't want to do that.