It works by blocking a chemical in your body which can raise heart rate and blood pressure
Atenolol, Bisoprolol etc, then take half the usual dose for a week, then half the usual dose every other day for a week and then stop
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Dr Van Gelder agreed
Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking atenolol
Don’t stop taking atenolol (Tenormin) suddenly since it can worsen your chest pain, heart attack, or irregular heartbeat
Suddenly stopping blood pressure medications may cause serious side effects or withdrawal symptoms
Discontinuation of atenolol warning: Do not abruptly stop atenolol
If you’re having minor or temporary side effects, you’ll often still be able to continue taking atenolol
These medications include beta-blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol), calcium channel
Metoprolol is a prescription-based, orally administered (taken by mouth) beta-blocker used to treat various cardiovascular (heart)-related conditions
Hydrochlorothiazide may be used to relieve edema and in the treatment of high blood pressure but may not be suitable for some people including those with sulfonamide allergies
Most blood pressure medications should be stopped in a slow, gradual manner
So you can learn more about the pros and cons of atenolol, other beta
However the best person to decide how is your doctor who knows you best
If you need to stop taking atenolol you must speak with your doctor
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your Atenolol comes in tablet form
The use of beta blockers may be reduced once the heart begins to perform normally
I take Atenolol at night to avoid the tired feeling I often experience in the daytime
AV node blockers are taken to slow down the heart rate during episodes of AF
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Metoprolol is a prescription-based, orally administered (taken by mouth) beta-blocker used to treat various cardiovascular (heart)-related conditions
Although beta blockers like atenolol, propranolol and metoprolol have long been used for irregular heart rhythms as well as hypertension, they are no longer considered the first or even second choice Answers
Could you advise why you are taking this medication? If it's for high blood pressure, you cannot stop taking it, and should call your doctor for further advice
My mom took toprol xl 100 mgs with hctz, and other bp meds, she had the same feeling among other things
Atenolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
, valsartan (Diovan), 80mg every 6 hrs (80 mg is one quarter of a 320mg Diovan tablet)
For high blood pressure: Adults—