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Posted by Bob3 on January 21, 2002 at 21:25:11:

In Reply to: Diving with High Blood Pressure and taking Beta Blockers posted by Robert on January 21, 2002 at 17:54:57:

http://www.gulftel.com/~scubadoc/cvdrugs.htm

"... it is important to advise divers taking beta blockers to avoid extreme exercise since their maximum capacity may by inhibited by beta blockade."

I'm on them too, never been a problem. None of my meds make mischief under hyperbaric conditions, something I keep close tabs on.

As usual, for a medical opinion check with an MD versed in hyperbaric medicine.


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