title: Measuring side-effects of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists: a comparison of two methods.
abstract: The prevalence of side-effects of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists among hypertensive patients was assessed by two methods. Using visual analogue scales, scores for tired legs, cold digits and vivid dreaming were significantly higher in patients taking beta-adrenoceptor blockers than in patients not taking beta-adrenoceptor blockers. When measured by numerical scales, from 1 to 10, these symptoms showed no relation to beta-adrenoceptor blocker treatment. The visual analogue scales were more sensitive than the numerical scales because the scores were distributed more evenly over the analogue scales.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Ramsay
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists