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beta-blocker medicines

beta-blocker medicines slow the heart rate and decrease how forcefully the heart contracts, reducing the amount of oxygen the heart needs to work. beta-blockers are often used to treat heart conditions, including high blood pressure, heart failure, and fast or irregular heart rates.

beta-blockers are also used for other health problems such as migraine headaches and glaucoma.

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