Clovis, when I began all this menopause uch around 2 years ago, I was given a few options, hrt, anti depressants, low dose beta blocker. As my most uncomfortable symptom was the anxiety and after some thinking time I opted for the anti depressants and I have low dose Valium if the anxiety gets bad. My doc said she didn't think the low dose beta blocker would do any harm and if I felt it aggravating my asthma I could just stop. I chose not to take it, but sometimes I think maybe I should have tried it - maybe I will but not right now, I think my anxiety is spiking due to daughters upcoming wedding, in which case I will settle again.
I'm sure they must make beta blockers that are cardio selective , like honeybun said, asthmatics must get high blood pressure too.