The use of beta-blockers is not associated with increased daytime sleepiness in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea

Conclusions: Beta-blockers in general are not associated with excessive daytime sleepiness in OSA. However, lipophilic agents penetrating through the blood-brain barrier (i.e. propranolol or metoprolol) should be investigated separately.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research