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Beta-Blockers: Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Nurse

Question: Am I on a beta-blocker?

Reason for asking this question: Research shows that beta-blockers help people with heart failure live longer and feel better. This type of medicine should be considered for most people with heart failure. So it is important for you to ask your doctor or nurse if you are taking a beta-blocker.

Question: Am I taking the right dose of a beta-blocker to help my heart failure?

Reason for asking this question: Sometimes, people are taking a beta-blocker, but the dose is too low. Asking whether you are taking the right beta-blocker dose for heart failure will help your doctor or nurse consider your particular case.