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Subject: tenormin Someone I care very much about was diagnosed with a blocked artery and 9 months ago and was prescribed tenormin 50mg daily. His palpitations continued - even increased - and so did his dosage to 100mg daily . Still on this dosage his palpitations continue - usually stress induced - but very real. He is experiencing a great deal of stress right now - some that he cannot control - much external pressure - and although he is in otherwise great shape - he runs 10 miles per week or more - he is concerned about these continuing palpitations. To further complicate the issue - his father died of heart failure at 37 - this knowledge is forever looming as he is about to celebrate his 37th birthday . I have many questions - for someone diagnosed with a blocked artery - what more if anything can be done by the patient or doctor to control - remove the blockage ? Will the blockage dissipate with proper care ? Is the tenormin effective treatment ? Should there be greater concern due to the history ? What are the effects of drinking alcohol while on tenormin if any ? I apologize for rambling - I would just like him to stick around for a while and the more palpitations I see him experience the more concerned I become . Thank you very much ! |
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