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What Causes Extreme Fluctuations In BP Levels While On Atenolol?
Thank you. I have taken atenolol for over a year with great results. The past 5 days my bp has spiked from about 110-120 over 70-80 to 135-150 over 90-100 or so. Also feeling really racey if that makes sense. I will let my Dr. know but right now, I m on vacation. Thanks
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, atenolol slows down the heart to help to control blood pressure but is not a very efficient blood pressure medication.
It's more convenient to switch to ACE inhibitors like lisinopril or calcium channel blockers etc but if heart is racy, atenolol can be used along.
A baseline EKG must be sought for any abnormalities in heart rate and ryhtym. If so, may need to have a detailed cardiac evaluation and centrally acting beta blockers alongwith blood pressure medication. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards
Based on the history you have shared, atenolol slows down the heart to help to control blood pressure but is not a very efficient blood pressure medication.
It's more convenient to switch to ACE inhibitors like lisinopril or calcium channel blockers etc but if heart is racy, atenolol can be used along.
A baseline EKG must be sought for any abnormalities in heart rate and ryhtym. If so, may need to have a detailed cardiac evaluation and centrally acting beta blockers alongwith blood pressure medication. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards
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