These work by narrowing widened blood vessels (vasoconstriction) to reduce blood flow to the skin surface, leading to less facial redness.
Severe facial redness and moderate to severe flushing.
Some people may be sensitive to beta blockers or components of the drugs. These drugs should not be taken by patients with various heart conditions, various breathing conditions including COPD and asthma, blood vessel blockages, and diabetes. Check with your health care professional to make sure this treatment is right for you.
There is some evidence that these medicines are helpful (case reports, low to very low certainty evidence.)
Serious: Heart problems, breathing problems, low glucose, high potassium and beta blocker withdrawal.
Other: Depression, fatigue, dizziness, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, tingling/cold hands and feet, headache, trouble sleeping/disturbing dreams, upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation.
Pregnancy: Most beta blockers, including propranolol and carvedilol, are pregnancy risk category C.
Involves taking pill(s) on a regular basis. Reminders for taking the pill(s) are required.
$+. Cost is based on price without insurance and may vary.