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Re: atenolol
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Re: atenolol
by CCF Cardio MD - MTR, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - MTR on March 30, 1999 at 23:19:00:
In Reply to: atenolol posted by Shirley on March 28, 1999 at 18:23:48:
I have had palpatations for over 15 years. I have had
numerous EKG's and echocardigrams and all show benign.
Last week I started feeling very nervous and shaky. I had
my pulse taken and it was over 100. I ended up at the ER
they did an EKG and an electrocardigram, they did confirm
that I had en irregular heartbeat and a high pulse which
did come down. My blood pressure was normal. they
released me with directions to see my cardiologist. He
put me on 25 mg. of atenolol once a day. I have 2
questions as follows. What are the side effects with
atenolol and if it indeeds causes fatigue (which I am
already experiencing when I have these palpatations for
any length of time) does the benefits of taking it
outweigh the additional fatigue that it may bring?
T
hank you in advance for your answers.
Dear Shirley, thank you for your question. Atenolol is a beta blocker that is known to cause fatigue as well as impotence in men. If the fatigue is severe enough to alter your daily activities, then you should speak with your physician regarding the option of discontinuing this medication. However, do not stop taking the atenolol without speaking with your physician first.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions. Good luck!
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
In Reply to: atenolol posted by Shirley on March 28, 1999 at 18:23:48:
I have had palpatations for over 15 years. I have had
numerous EKG's and echocardigrams and all show benign.
Last week I started feeling very nervous and shaky. I had
my pulse taken and it was over 100. I ended up at the ER
they did an EKG and an electrocardigram, they did confirm
that I had en irregular heartbeat and a high pulse which
did come down. My blood pressure was normal. they
released me with directions to see my cardiologist. He
put me on 25 mg. of atenolol once a day. I have 2
questions as follows. What are the side effects with
atenolol and if it indeeds causes fatigue (which I am
already experiencing when I have these palpatations for
any length of time) does the benefits of taking it
outweigh the additional fatigue that it may bring?
T
hank you in advance for your answers.
Dear Shirley, thank you for your question. Atenolol is a beta blocker that is known to cause fatigue as well as impotence in men. If the fatigue is severe enough to alter your daily activities, then you should speak with your physician regarding the option of discontinuing this medication. However, do not stop taking the atenolol without speaking with your physician first.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions. Good luck!
If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
