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Suggest Treatment For Persisting Episode Of Tachycardia
Question: I have tachycardia. I take 50mg of atenolol once a day. I had an episode start at 5am this morning and it has not subsided. I am at 128 beats per min. I took another atenolol at 3 pm. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
In most of the cases tachycardia is a benign situation and you shouldn't worry about that. Please wait for the second dose of atenolol to take effect (it usually takes 2-3 hours to see any improvement).
If the symptoms persist after 4 hours or they seems to get worse you should go to ER.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr.Benard
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
In most of the cases tachycardia is a benign situation and you shouldn't worry about that. Please wait for the second dose of atenolol to take effect (it usually takes 2-3 hours to see any improvement).
If the symptoms persist after 4 hours or they seems to get worse you should go to ER.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr.Benard
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