Long Term Use Of Atenolol (Page 4)
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Eight years back, while commuting to my workplace (40 km's away) by a train, I suddenly got fatigued and caught a blackout while getting up from my seat. A friend of mine immediately rushed me to a nearby Doctor, who after checking my BP (180/120) prescribed Atenolol and some sedatives to me He said that I have to take Atenolol for whole life, and I am following the same. Will somebody guide me, whether I am doing the right thing or must I take a second opinion now after getting checked my heart's functioning. I don't have any trouble with my heart but if anyday due to oversight I forget to take the medicine, I feel uneasiness in my head. I feel I have become addictive to this drug. Please help.

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Today my Doc. after carrying ECG,ECHO,TMT & blood profile tests, on me recmmended Metoprolol Suucinate tabs, in place of Atenolol, which I was taking since last 8 years This I think was because of my high BP 170/100 though I took Atenolol 50 mg. prior to visit the Doc.Can somebody tell me why Atenolol did'nt control my BP.Is it due to longterm use of the drug.Pl. reply

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Hi Anjali, Thanks for the reply.Actually my querry was to get information about it's long term use. If any person like me has used this medicine for 8 to 10 years continously, what are his observations. Primafacie this drug hasn't shown any contra indication on my body

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Hi Sanjit
I have been on Atenolol for a month but no side effects to speak. It's best to ask your doc as he will know best whether to change it or not. I was told by my dr that it could cause breathing problems in some asthmatics.
cheers!

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