Beta-blockers help to reduce the speed and force of your heartbeat while also lowering your blood pressure. They work by preventing the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) from binding to beta receptors.

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the CDC. One of the most common ways to manage the condition, in addition to making lifestyle changes?

Alcohol may change the way beta-blockers work. People who drink and take beta-blockers should discuss the risks and benefits of the medication with a doctor. In some cases, they may need to quit ...