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Beta blocker newby
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
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
Has Atenolol been prescrtibed for you, and for what condition. Beta blockers are usually easily tolerated. As you begin the dosage, it will take a while for the drug to build up in your body, so you sort of ramp up to the correct amount that should be in your boday at any time. In the beginning, you might feel a little tired depending on the dosage. I worked thru it and gor acclimated to it. However, I was on a high dose at one point while we experimented, and whenever I tried anything strenuous, I had a hard time. We dialed the dose back a little I it was fine them. Hope it works for you!
hey i am new to this only just got prescribed them today and alittle worried about taking them does anyone have any good advice??? x
Good to hear from you
I have never heard of that being a side effect. I think you need to relax a little. Don't get me wrong, I know you feel the pain, but it could be anxiety and tension with everything you have gone through over the last month. Remember, you are under a cardiologists care and they would know if it was related. So give her office a call, then try to relax. See how you feel in another few weeks after the BB is working and your body has adjusted. As crazywille stated, glucosamine works really well. I take that every day. You can get it at the vitamin store. - frenchie
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I have never heard of that being a side effect. I think you need to relax a little. Don't get me wrong, I know you feel the pain, but it could be anxiety and tension with everything you have gone through over the last month. Remember, you are under a cardiologists care and they would know if it was related. So give her office a call, then try to relax. See how you feel in another few weeks after the BB is working and your body has adjusted. As crazywille stated, glucosamine works really well. I take that every day. You can get it at the vitamin store. - frenchie
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I was taking Betaloc 50mg every 8 hours, my doctor put me on 25mg Atenolol once a day abour 4 months ago, a wonderful drug.
I was also taking an Anti Inflam drug Mobic but seems the Mobic puts the BP up, now taking Glucosamine instead, works OK for neck and lower spine Arthritis.
The Atenolol has helped stop missing beats. pulse now around 52 - 60 bpm, BP around 120 - 60, only side effect it tiredness, since taking Atenolol I wake up at 5am each morning, sleeping in is a thing of the past.
I was also taking an Anti Inflam drug Mobic but seems the Mobic puts the BP up, now taking Glucosamine instead, works OK for neck and lower spine Arthritis.
The Atenolol has helped stop missing beats. pulse now around 52 - 60 bpm, BP around 120 - 60, only side effect it tiredness, since taking Atenolol I wake up at 5am each morning, sleeping in is a thing of the past.
Hey there,
quick question:
I have been having pains in my arms and legs on both both sides of the body. This has only started since taking the BB. Do you know if that is a possible side effect? All literature I have read on it doesn't mention that as one so I'm just curious.
quick question:
I have been having pains in my arms and legs on both both sides of the body. This has only started since taking the BB. Do you know if that is a possible side effect? All literature I have read on it doesn't mention that as one so I'm just curious.
My my,
A long thread in the forum.
Drugs and tiredness. For the yuck of it, I take 50 mg Atenolol in the morning and 25 mg at night, 300 mg Dilantin in the morning and 300 mg at night, 20 mg Zocor, 80/12.5 Diovan/Hctz, and 81 mg Aspirin once a day. After all of this, whenever I have a procedure done requiring light sedation, they are amazed at how quickly I come out of it. There I sat one day, strumming my fingers after having received light sedation. They said "you might as well send him home". I had awoken during the procedure and watched it for a few seconds on the video display in the room.
Each person will have a different reaction to a drug. YOU CANNOT take a drug for two days and decide that the tiredness that it is causing is worth discontinuing the drug (unless you are profoundly affected, then consult with your Doctor). 30 to 45 days worth of taking the drug may be a more realistic amount of time to decide if the tiredness is too much. Taking a drug that slows the heart or stabilizes your nerves will cause tiredness, but the body adjusts to the feeling but usually (especially in the case of the Beta Blockers) maintains the effectiveness. Of course, taking amphetamines or caffeine will not leave you with a sense of being tired (initially), but they are not going to reduce your heart rate either.
In a rather freakish display of adaptation, I read about an experiment where an individual wore glasses that made everything appear upside down. After several days, he awoke one morning and discovered that he now perceived everything upright while the glasses were on. Eventually he removed the glasses and everything was upside down. It took a period of time, but his vision eventually returned to normal. The body, especially the mind, adjusts. It will adjust to the glasses and it will likely adjust to your dosage of Atenolol.
I do indeed experience tiredness when I change from one drug to another, such as the time I went from Atenolol to Nadolol. But after several days, I again feel normal. Switching back causes the tiredness again, but it soon passes.
Best regards.
A long thread in the forum.
Drugs and tiredness. For the yuck of it, I take 50 mg Atenolol in the morning and 25 mg at night, 300 mg Dilantin in the morning and 300 mg at night, 20 mg Zocor, 80/12.5 Diovan/Hctz, and 81 mg Aspirin once a day. After all of this, whenever I have a procedure done requiring light sedation, they are amazed at how quickly I come out of it. There I sat one day, strumming my fingers after having received light sedation. They said "you might as well send him home". I had awoken during the procedure and watched it for a few seconds on the video display in the room.
Each person will have a different reaction to a drug. YOU CANNOT take a drug for two days and decide that the tiredness that it is causing is worth discontinuing the drug (unless you are profoundly affected, then consult with your Doctor). 30 to 45 days worth of taking the drug may be a more realistic amount of time to decide if the tiredness is too much. Taking a drug that slows the heart or stabilizes your nerves will cause tiredness, but the body adjusts to the feeling but usually (especially in the case of the Beta Blockers) maintains the effectiveness. Of course, taking amphetamines or caffeine will not leave you with a sense of being tired (initially), but they are not going to reduce your heart rate either.
In a rather freakish display of adaptation, I read about an experiment where an individual wore glasses that made everything appear upside down. After several days, he awoke one morning and discovered that he now perceived everything upright while the glasses were on. Eventually he removed the glasses and everything was upside down. It took a period of time, but his vision eventually returned to normal. The body, especially the mind, adjusts. It will adjust to the glasses and it will likely adjust to your dosage of Atenolol.
I do indeed experience tiredness when I change from one drug to another, such as the time I went from Atenolol to Nadolol. But after several days, I again feel normal. Switching back causes the tiredness again, but it soon passes.
Best regards.
I was put on Atenolol for PVC's during menopause ...it really did the trick in stopping them...
I was on 12.5 also...however some days I got so dizzy and my pulse rate was low...it did subside after at least a month....it is a drug you cannot just stop...you have to be weaned off...
It is now 5 yrs later and I would like to go on it again....My BP is on the high side 140/92, I always ran 90/50 or 100/60? Now I have high cholesterol and elevated BP....
I was hospitalized with severe de-hydration secondary to Gastro-enteritis...about 2 months ago...
My electrolytes were off..and I had Potassium IV...now I tend to run a Potassium of 3.1
the norm is 5.3...so I have no idea why all systems are breaking down,,,
I have also had some pvc's each day.....
I have a new Doc and must tell him about the Atenolol....any feedback will be appreciated...
Thanks...
Cyndi1
I was on 12.5 also...however some days I got so dizzy and my pulse rate was low...it did subside after at least a month....it is a drug you cannot just stop...you have to be weaned off...
It is now 5 yrs later and I would like to go on it again....My BP is on the high side 140/92, I always ran 90/50 or 100/60? Now I have high cholesterol and elevated BP....
I was hospitalized with severe de-hydration secondary to Gastro-enteritis...about 2 months ago...
My electrolytes were off..and I had Potassium IV...now I tend to run a Potassium of 3.1
the norm is 5.3...so I have no idea why all systems are breaking down,,,
I have also had some pvc's each day.....
I have a new Doc and must tell him about the Atenolol....any feedback will be appreciated...
Thanks...
Cyndi1
Hey there,
I had the cardio apt. yesterday but I still have some things that are bothering me. All along the Dr. I have been seeing was very careful to be sure we covered all the bases and was very respectful of my concerns but I feel like I have some dangling issues. She basically told me to come back in 6 months and that I had nothing to be concerned about but since you all have been so kind to me I was hoping I could throw out a few questions.
1.) My resting heart rate on the meds duting yesterdays office visit was still 90. I feel like it should be lower if I'm taking the rx. Am I being un-reasonable or is this a genuine concern?
2.) I am still experiencing the severe left shoulder blade pain when I breathe in and the weird stomach issues. With that still going on should I be exploring any other avenues? I just dont feel like myself and even though she assured me my heart isnt causing all this pain, I have a feeling the pain may be fueling the high heart rate but no one has been able to figure out why the pain is happening or what exactly IT is. I have had x rays, MRI's and seen chiroprctors.
I have a strong feeling that if the pain was under control that the heart might be a non issue, especially since the cardio says she has no explaination for the increased heart rate.
I appriciate any advice.
I had the cardio apt. yesterday but I still have some things that are bothering me. All along the Dr. I have been seeing was very careful to be sure we covered all the bases and was very respectful of my concerns but I feel like I have some dangling issues. She basically told me to come back in 6 months and that I had nothing to be concerned about but since you all have been so kind to me I was hoping I could throw out a few questions.
1.) My resting heart rate on the meds duting yesterdays office visit was still 90. I feel like it should be lower if I'm taking the rx. Am I being un-reasonable or is this a genuine concern?
2.) I am still experiencing the severe left shoulder blade pain when I breathe in and the weird stomach issues. With that still going on should I be exploring any other avenues? I just dont feel like myself and even though she assured me my heart isnt causing all this pain, I have a feeling the pain may be fueling the high heart rate but no one has been able to figure out why the pain is happening or what exactly IT is. I have had x rays, MRI's and seen chiroprctors.
I have a strong feeling that if the pain was under control that the heart might be a non issue, especially since the cardio says she has no explaination for the increased heart rate.
I appriciate any advice.
That is great it slowed your heart down. Did you notice that pain in your shoulder and back has subsided? Thank goodness we can play with the dosage. Tenormin is one of those pills that we can do that. Let me know how the doctor's appointment goes.
I'm on 50 mg of metropolol for almost a month now. Things seem less than before but there's still that feeling of vibration going on. The cold hands thing went away after about a week. I'm annoyed too at not having enough information.
yes it has, thank goodness. Its resting at about 80 which im fine with! Have my follow up with the cardio tomorrow.
Also, I played with the dosage this morning and cut the pill so that i took a little more than half but not the whole thing. It seems to have still slowed the rate down and I'm not a zombie like yesterday.
Also, I played with the dosage this morning and cut the pill so that i took a little more than half but not the whole thing. It seems to have still slowed the rate down and I'm not a zombie like yesterday.
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
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?
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
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.
let me know what your doctor says. Are you taking the drug in the am? I know people say to take it at night before bed but at the low dose you and I take, I really don't feel the side effects others do so maybe take it in the am.
Yes, I have normal blood pressure so i'm not sure how that factors into this. But you are absolutly right, I need to make sure I'm getting the right dosage.
Maybe you need a stronger dosage? I really don't know. I am very sensitive to medicine and that is why the 1/4 of the pill works for me. It drops my heart rate from around 100 to the mid 70's. I am 5'5" and only 105 lbs. Sometimes I have a breakthrough and it just take another 1/4. But, I notice my heart slowing down within 20 minutes or so. You just need to get the right dosage in you. There may be a point when you can lower it. Tenormin is very safe and I wouldn't worry about "experimenting" with the dosage until you get it to work. (I mean along with your doctor monitoring it of course). Is your blood pressure normal?
Frenchie
Frenchie
On those occasions when I have 4 or 5 beers, my heart will race all night...it just take more to have an effect on me as I am 200lbs. and wine is more potent than beer.
Alcohol is a vasodilator (that's why a glass of wine gives people rosy cheeks). Anyway this means it causes the blood vessels to dilate which causes a drop in blood pressure. The heart rate must increase in order to counteract this and make sure your body has an adequate supply of blood.
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