If taken as a drink, be sure to rinse the glass with additional liquid and consume it completely to make sure all of the medication is ingested. In that case, skip the forgotten dose and wait until the next scheduled dose. Do not double doses. It is usually not recommended for people with asthma to take them. Consult with your health care provider before taking a beta blocker if you have asthma.
Most beta blockers pass into breast milk.
Side effects have been seen in breast-feeding newborns with some beta blockers. The recommendations from the manufacturers and the American Academy of Pediatrics for use while breast feeding are not consistent. Ask you health care provider for advice before using a beta blocker if you are breast feeding. They can also increase blood glucose . Get advice from your health care provider before taking a beta blocker.