Atenolol Forums (Page 5)

My husband died 6 days after taking Atenolol prescribed by a well known heart Dr. my husband had copd and we found out later he should never have been prescibed a beta blocker. ## Dear Kathy, Sorry to hear about your husband's passing. My condolences go out to you and your loved ones who are left to cope. Have you sought out the idea of taking legal action? Would there be any way for an attorney to prove that Atenolol was the culprit? I don't know the full situation here but it sounds to me like the prescribing Dr. should feel at least some sense of responsibility to empathize with you and your family. Having that feeling of closure and understanding that your husband is resting in peace is what I would probably deem most important. Although no dollar amount can replace your hus...

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My Dr. took me off Atenolol 50 mgs. as I was having tingling and pain in my lower legs, and feet He said atenolol was tighting up my arteries and veins. Than put me on Amlodipine 2.5 mgs. am having problems w so manyith it. I'm 78 years old, been a logger all my life, so am not in very good shape, is there a B.P. med. that will lower my B.P. and not have so many bad results? 3) Your Name: * You may use your first name, or for more privacy, make up a nickname. 4) Email Address: Optional. Always hidden. This allows us to notify you when a reply is posted here. ## Hello, Jim! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. Yes, in the U.S. we have over 100 blood pressure/cardiac medications to choose from, so it's just a matter of finding on that works for you, wit...

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I have been taking Totamol(Atenonol) for quite a number of years now. I switched a couple of times to other medicines to treat my high blood pressure due to serious and numerous side effects. Once again on the Atenolol 50mg, daily and amlodipine, 5mg, blue round pill. The combination of these two pills is shedding my hair excessively. I am a 57 year old black woman and this is very traumatic for me. As I live in the Caribbean, my GP, does not take any interest in my complaint regarding my hair loss. At the moment I have a boyish crew cut, which makes me look very manly and unattractive. This has led to me feeling depressed at times, because I know that doctors here don,t see this as a problem especially at my age. Can you please recommend those blood pressure pills that do not have hair...

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will hyaluronic acid capsules to treat joint pain have any side effects with high blood pressure medicine atenolol/chlorth ## Hello, Lilly! How are you? Unfortunately, these natural substances aren't evaluated for possible interactions with prescription medications, so I don't have such information. In theory, I'd think it should be fine, but it would be best to double check with your doctor, before taking it. Does it really help with your joint pain? ## Hi, I have been using Hyaluronic (HA) supplements for the past 2/3 years and noticed my BP was consistently higher 130/90 for the past several months. Doctor started me on BP medications to control it. However recently I ran out of HA supplement and did not take them over a week and started noticing that my BP is normal thro...

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Does atenolol interact with concerta? I was prescribed both by two different doctors and I want to know if they are safe to take together. ## Hello, Dawn! How are you? Are both doctors aware of all of your medical conditions? If you are taking Atenolol to treat high blood pressure or a cardiac condition, it may not be safe for you to take Concerta. The FDA classifies Concerta as a stimulant. It is most commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, insomnia, nervousness and elevated blood pressure and heart rate.

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Has anyone had a hign ANA test result after taking atenolol? ## Since I started taking Atenolol I have had shortness of breath. My doctor tells me Atenolol would not cause this. Should I seek another opinion. ## Atenolol is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. And yes, it can cause shortness of breath in some people that take it. What happened with this Steve? Did you end up changing medications, switching doctors, or perhaps both? Learn more Atenolol details here. And yes, it has also been known to foul up some blood tests. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I had the same experience and changed docs. the new one did a heart cath and said it must be the pill and took me off and I was fine. Then I had to tak...

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a white pill with dan 5783 and plain on other side ## need to know what this pill is..white round with dan 5783 ## Hello, Debbie! How are you? According to the prescription drug identification databases, this tablet is listed as containing 100mgs of Atenolol and 25mgs of Chlorthalidone. The FDA states that this drug combination is most commonly used treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, dehydration and increase urination. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm a diabetic and since quite a long time and i'm experiencing suffocation.I also have swollen ankles and feet. I take atenolol,frusemide-40 and enapril pills as pills.That's why i wanted to know when is telma utilised and what are its effects? I've undergone Vitrectomy in both eyes.Are there any side effects?

I took 2 doses of all my meds by mistake. I am on 25 mg atenolol ,40 mg lisinopril, 10mg amlodipine besylate, 75 mg sertaline. And 1 81mg aspirin, I am a 75 yr old man. Should I be very concerned ## Hello, Jim! How are you feeling? Did you suffer any adverse effects? Doubling up on the blood pressure/cardiac medications could result in dangerously lowered blood pressure and heart rate, which may require medical attention, especially at your age, since it could cause you to be more sensitive to the effects of medications. For future reference for anyone, if you've done something like this and fear for your health or life, please seek medical attention or contact poison control immediately. While there are those of us online that are always happy to help, if we can, we are unable to a...

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Anyone know what this pill is along with some sources to back it? ## Hi Jeff, From what I could gather, this is reportedly a 100 mg Atenolol Tablet, marketed under the brand name Tenormin. However, I'm finding that sources to back this up are scarce to come by, and I'm not sure why that might be unless it's a foreign or counterfeit medication. A comment in another thread had also mentioned what the diameter/size of the pill is supposed to be: Discuss/cyclobenzaprine-191970.htm Maybe that clue can at least be verified if you have a way to measure it. I hope this helps!

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dnt knw if it atenolo ## Hello, Mar! How are you? Yes, this is a 100mg Atenolol tablet, which is a beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been using. ATEMIDE (atenolol 50mg + indapomide 1.25 mg)., since many years. But now the Company have stopped production of this tablets...and I cannot find substitute for this drug... Please can someone advise valuable feedback. Thanks KISHORE SHAH

Was told by my physician that you give free blood pressure cuffs to those patients that are on your medication. ## Hello, Donald! How are you? I'm sorry, but this website does not manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications. It is an information only website. Is there a manufacturer listed on the bottle?

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I have only taken 5 or 6 of the atenolol but my bp and my heart rate is fluctuating way too much. It has dropped my heart rate to 51 this morning so I'm not taking this anymore. I'm going to start taking a supplement called "under pressure". I have no other health problems except a sinus problem. I had always taken supplements for my bp which worked fine until I went to a dr for my sinuses and the dr., gave me two nasal sprays. One of them was named msg which is a steroid that caused my bp to get out of control. The doctor put me on amlodipine-benazepril, which gave me tinnitus, then he gave me lisinopril which swelled my tongue. Can you give me any advice about the "under pressure" supplement which I was told can eliminate high blood pressure after about 6 to 8 ...

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When taking atenol chlor 100 can I also have grapefruit for breakfast? I heard taking blood pressure meds are toxic with grapefruit. I realize this med is quote-unquote not a blood pressure medication, but not sure though. ## Hello, Freeway 4356! How are you? Yes, this is a blood pressure medication, since it contain the Atenolol and yes, you should not be ingesting grapefruit while taking it. It can increase the level of medication that your body absorbs, which could lead to toxic levels. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How long does it take for your heart rate to go back to normal after you come off atenolol ## Hello, Jd! How are you? Do you mean you came off it cold turkey, without replacing it with another medication? That can be very dangerous. How high is your heart rate? Have you checked your blood pressure? Depending on how long you were on it, it could take a week or two, before things settle back out. But you should consult your doctor, to make sure that you aren't in any immediate danger. ## This jd my doctor took me of atenolol nothing to replace it my bp is alright and was told to walk and exercise to get heart rate back to normal hopefully it will settle soon heart doctor says nothing wrong does not understand why they put me on this ## The doctor took me of saw heart doctor as I was c...

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What is the name of a small white pill with a D on one side and 21 the other? ## Hello, Gabriella! How are you? This tablet is listed as containing 25mgs of Atenolol, which is a selective beta blocker that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and some cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, low blood pressure and increased urination. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Heart medication ## Hi, please see the drug information page: Atenolol ... Have a nice day! ## Just to toss in some specific details for anyone else looking for information…. Atenolol is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Atenolol details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Are there any questions? Is there anything I can help with? ## My dad has taken 50mg of antenol for 24 years his doctor has told him to cut down to 25mg last week and this week to cut down to 25mg every second day I am a bit concerned

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The pill says 65 one side and Z other side. It is supposed to be 25mg Antenenol but there is so many names with the same name? ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? Yes, Atenolol is a generic medication, so there are several of each dosage on the market and they will all have different markings, depending on the manufacturer. But yes, this one does contain 25mgs of Atenolol, its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I started using Atenolol 50mg daily in January 2002. For years I considered it a "wonder drug" since it easily took care of my BP issues and had no noticeable problems with side effects. I started noticing earlier this year that my BP was fluctuating more than normal... almost like the Atenolol was no longer effectively regulating it. I also just didn't feel like "myself" though I was still functional at home and work. Over the Thanksgiving weekend I developed Bradycardia episodes... a very slow irregular heartbeat that was approaching 40 beats per minute. These episodes increased immediately after taking my daily Atenolol dose. After the holiday I went to the emergency room and was there for a night in the hospital for observation. All results came back negative inc...

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