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Can Taking Atenolol Be Safe For Tachycardia?
I am a 49 year old female. I am 5' 2" and weigh 106 pounds. Extremely athletic. I have only 1 health problem I have SA Tachycardia. Actually had reating HR >100 all my life but was not medicated until age 40. I take Atelalol 12.5 mg at bedtime. HR approx mid 80's resting. Have yearly Echo which is always normal. I am always cold. The last few months I have noticed that when I sit or stand for long periods of time my little toes will get cold and turn blue. Never my big toes. If put a sock on it goes away. Should I let my cardiologist know about this?
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
Hello,
Your symptom is related to atenolol adverse effects. The episodes when your toes turn blue could be explained with Raynaud's syndrome, which triggered by atenolol intake.
For this reason, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of switching to diltiazem, which does not lead to such adverse effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
Your symptom is related to atenolol adverse effects. The episodes when your toes turn blue could be explained with Raynaud's syndrome, which triggered by atenolol intake.
For this reason, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of switching to diltiazem, which does not lead to such adverse effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
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