Missed doses
If you forget to take a dose of beta-blockers, the general advice is as follows:
- If it is less than two hours late, take the dose as soon as you remember and continue as normal.
- If it is more than two hours late, take the dose as soon as you remember, as long as the next dose is not due within a few hours, then continue as normal. If you take two doses closer together than normal, you may get more side effects.
If you are not sure what to do about your dose, check the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine. This should give you advice about what to do.
If you need further advice, contact your GP or pharmacist or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
Extra doses
If you accidentally take an extra dose or extra doses of beta-blockers, contact your GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
