Atenalol Changed After 2017 Shortage

I was on Atenolol from 2002 to 2017. Then there was a "shortage". The new Atenolol is absolutely NOT the same. If it was, I wouldn't have to take 9, that's right 9 50mg tablets of metoprolols with the Atenolol. I've told my Doctor. He either doesn't believe me, or doesn't care. With my hand on a Bible.... Atenolol has changed.

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I am very sorry about the problem that you're having, that is a lot of medication to take regularly.

However, I would like to ask a few questions to gain a better understanding of what is going on.

What condition are you taking these medications to treat, hypertension, a cardiac condition, or something else?

What is happening that causes you to feel you need to take so much of the Metoprolol, with your Atenolol?

These medications do not work instantly, when swallowed, it does take about 15 to 20 minutes for you to start digesting them, and for them to start working in your body.

Not all medications work for everyone that tries them, so it could be that the Atenolol just isn't right for you. Additionally, if you've been taking it for a long time, your body may have gotten used to it, so it is no longer as effective for you as it used to be.

Is your doctor aware of how much Metoprolol you are taking?

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