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Beta blockers are very effective in minimizing some of the annoying symptoms of hyperthyroid dysfunction, however, it does not treat the hyperthyroid condition itself.

Very effective! Propranolol is usually prescribed along with a anti-thyroid drug and after 7 days of around 30mg a day the beta blocker will counter act the overactive behaviour of the thyroid thus stablizing your body and after 3/4 weeks the patient should feel "normal" once again, however the drug must not be stopped immediately, this will enduse symptoms to return even worse or even cause heart failure. Beta Blockers must be gradually reduceds over a period of weeks. The Beta Blocker should be stopped once the anti-thyroid drug reduces the thryroid action to a normal rate.

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Beta blockers do not themselves treat thyroid conditions. They do help to control some of the symptoms of hypERthryoidism. Because Atenolol is most specific to the heart, it is often the best choice for many patients, with a better side effect profile than other beta blockers. However, personal medical history will best determine which beta blocker a physician may choose as there may be other conditions, medicines, etc to consider.

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