Association of β-adrenergic receptor blockers use with the risk of fracture in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Summary: Many older adults take medicines called beta-blockers for high blood pressure or heart problems. Doctors wondered if taking these pills changes the chance of breaking a bone. To find out, researchers looked at 16 past studies. They found mixed results. Some studies showed that people taking beta-blockers had fewer broken bones. But the most trusted type of studies showed no difference at all. Because the best studies show no link, we cannot say for sure if these pills help protect your bones. We need more research to know the truth.