Beta blocker newby

[mdot5384]

I recently saw my cardio and she has prescribed a low dose of beta blocker due to my high-normal resting heart rate which is about 95. We conducted a stress echo which was classified as perfectly normal but the heart rate was still of concern to me even though I know the number I top out at isn't high at all for some people.
She has me on 12.5mg of atenolol once a day. I know with such a low dose there shouldn't be any problems but I'm curious if anyone else is on a low dose and has any information or had any issues.
Thanks

[jkfrench]

has your heart slowed down?  

[mdot5384]

I took it this morning b/c I havent had a problem with doing that previously. I'm gonna take it at night starting tomorrow

[jkfrench]

you poor thing.  Must be the tenormin.  I've heard that is a side effect that sometimes goes away as you get used to it.  Are you taking it a night?

[mdot5384]

hey there,

at work dizzy and lightheaded, SUCKS!!

[jkfrench]

I bet it will!  That I would take at night (just my suggestion) first.  If you don't notice a difference, then maybe switch to the day. - Jodie

[mdot5384]

I will def. let you know. In the meantime I spoke to the nurse practicioner at my cardios office this morning who told me to go ahead and take the full 25mg pill as opposed to the half. I hope that helps out until I get in there next Thursday.