On Tue, 19 Feb 2002 20:36:07 -0800 Mary <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> My relative is on a non paleo diet and is on beta blockers for rapid
> heart
> beat. What are those and what side effects do they have?
>

Hi,  I was on beta-blocker for a rapid heartbeat.   I took it for my
Graves Disease (thyroid disease) which causes rapid heartbeat.  It lowers
your blood pressure.  It is usually given to people with high blood
pressure.  Does your relative suffer from thyroid problems also?
Trish