A month ago I was taking atenolol from Saint Anthony Hospital in Michigan City Indiana, I developed severe pvc's tri gem so on. after two days in the hosp, I went to another pharmacy and purchased there brand of atenolol. After taking one tablet from another manufacturer the pvc's stopped completely.
That bad brand was atenolol from Geneva. I told the hospital about it and they did nothing about it.
Whether it is a bad batch or what ever the case may be Genevea brand hospitalized me I suggest using mylan or another brand other than geneva. Heart patients don't need this kind of upset in their recoveries!
Dear Kovacs,
Question #1: Atenolol is not know to cause blood in the urine or prostatitis. You urologist could tell you better what he thinks is the actual cause.
Question #2: No, not all PACs lead to afib. In some persons with atrial fibrillation the trigger is thought to be PACs but if everyone with PACs developed afib the whole planet would have afib. Only about 5% of the population develop afib in their lifetime.
I will be going to the Dr. tomorrow, I'll let you know what he says. Thanks for your feedback on my question... Gail