How long does it take for my blood pressure medication (Atenolol)to start working?? My doc just gave me a prescription for Atenolol 50mg.Taken once a day.I just started this medication on Thursday but my blood pressure is still very high with no signs of decrease.Does this stuff take a while to start working or will my doc probably have to raise the dosage?Thanks.
Landon C replied: "i take 100mg ... and it started working in a few hrs."
Daniel replied: "You can expect the full effect on blood pressure after about 1-2 weeks. However, the blood pressure lowering effect of atenolol is limited and most patients need more than one medication to effectively treat hypertension. So, you might need to add another medication to reach your goal."
How long does atenolol stay in your body? how long does atenolol stay in you system after taking it like how long till its not doing its job and not flowing through you
not alcohol ...atenolol the medication its a beta blocker
Do beta blockers (atenolol) work the first time? I've just be prescribed a dosage of 25mg of atenolol for social anxiety to help with symptoms of heart palpations and shaking. I'm not to use it everyday only when I feel it necessary. How quickly will the medication take effect? and for how long? Also does it work the very first time you use it?
Dixie replied: "Go here, this is where I go to get help with my meds:
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Does Atenolol really cause weird dreams? I take Atenolol for high BP. The side effects include unusual dreams. Anyone have any experiences w/ this med?
I tend to have odd dreams after eating tomato sauce based foods.
Does anyone know if it is safe to self-wean from Atenolol and if Hawthorn and garlic would be ok instead? Hawthorn can help regulate arrhythmia or an irregular heart rate due to its toning support of the electrical activity of the heart.
peach replied: "This is medicine for regulating your heart rate. You should not attempt to stop taking this without talking to your Dr. first. There may be drastic consequences."
Does atenolol work for stage fright? How long before performance/speech should you take it? How much? P.S.
This is for extreme anxiety/panic physical symptoms, not emotional/mental symptoms. Positive thinking, practice, and breathing would not work.
Does Chantix interact with Paxil CR or Atenolol? I want to quit smoking and really can't do it on my own. This is a serious question, and I need to hear from Pharmacists or Doctors.
I don't think I have to worry about the depression part, I'm on Paxil for Anxiety. Might calm me down even more. Thanks for your answers!
I don't think I have to worry about the depression part, I'm on Paxil for Anxiety. Might calm me down even more. Thanks for your answers!
I don't think I have to worry about the depression part, I'm on Paxil for Anxiety. Might calm me down even more. Thanks for your answers!
Ooops. Don't know why that posted 3 times.
Has anyone else with asthma used or does use atenolol? If so, how was your experience with them? Did you have any problems at all? If so, how bad? I'm just trying to get a feel for what to expect before I start these.
thanks!
Tim S replied: "you have to be careful using beta blockers with asthma"
Does anyone know if it is safe to use Viagra while taking Atenolol? Atenolol is a Betablocker drug used for lowering blood pressure
Does Atenolol effect blood sugar levels in non diabiatics ? I am taking 100mg Tenormin O.D for essential hypertension.
Pappy replied: "No, I have been on it for thirteen years, and have no problem with sugar."
TweetyBird replied: "Tenormin (atenolol) is a beta blocker not an antidiabetic med. It has no effect on serum glucose. What is "O.D"????"
Dr.in.da H replied: "actually b blockers MAY decrease suger level.
if your blood suger is high, then you must have diabetes in which case its preferable NOT to use b blockers since they MASK the symptomes of HYPO-glycemia, i.e.b blockers decrease "palpitation" which is a "useful warning" sign for diabetic who may develops low blood suger because of medications.
so if a diabetic developed a low blood suger (from whatever reasons) he won't feel it (because his heart wont be racing because he is taking b blocker), so this low blood suger will go un-noticed with disastrous consequences.
I hope this helped.
Also if you have high blood pressure & you are a little obese, you are liable to have diabetes too called syndrome-X).
It doesnt mean that every body who takes tenormin will have low blood suger, but it may happen & it could be a contributing factor."
Saffy replied: "I'm diabetic and on Atenolol they dont actually lower your bloody sugar or heighten it they just mask the effects of a hypoglyceamia, however, if you're like me with the beta blockers they can make you feel very tired so lack of energy can cause higher sugar levels as you wouldnt be doing as much activity!"
notaclue replied: "I have taken tenoramin (atenolol) for over 25 years and I haven't had a problem with it! I have been on other ones too like Topal, Clonidine ,etc but the Atenolol seems to work best for me. The Clonidine almost snuffed me out! It's a nasty drug!"
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