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Is Atenolol Safe To Take For High BP And Atrial Fibrillation?
okay, i just turned 64 yrs. female, kept in shape most of my life altho l had a 3 1/2 hr. ortho procedure and rotor cuff and alna tendon tear repair 2 1/2 years ago, now I ve been very stressed my husbasnds adopted daughter and the care of her infant son whose way too large for me. My whole body buzzes at night and the heart starts pounding for nothing. Ive been prescribed menaloland my doctor changed it to atenolol 50mg.is it good for afibe treatment as well as high blood pressure. the highest was 139/89.
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
Hello,
Atenolol is safe to be used in your clinical situation. Its main action is on the heart rhythm by preventing tachycardia and ectopic heartbeats. It has also slight effects on lowering blood pressure values too.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
Atenolol is safe to be used in your clinical situation. Its main action is on the heart rhythm by preventing tachycardia and ectopic heartbeats. It has also slight effects on lowering blood pressure values too.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
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