Question 1

i have  wpw syndrome and take atenolol 25 mg bid. i have recently been prescribed prozac for anxiety/panic attacks. is it safe to take with wpw?

Accepted Answer

WPW , prozac : There are no case reports connecting the two issues during my search. Although, the drug can affect cardiac electrical conduction. So I would speak to your doctor, your cardiologist. I question the risk vs benefit of the drug in your case.

Question 2

what is tenormin (atenolol) used for?

Accepted Answer

Tenormin (atenolol): "Tenormin (atenolol) is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Tenormin (atenolol) is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack." See:  http://www.drugs.com/tenormin.html

Question 3

please describe the medication: atenolol?

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Beta-blocker: Atenolol is a relatively long-acting (24 hours) beta-blocker.  Beta-blockers as a group of medications calm or slow the heart rate down.  They stop the swings in hr from stress or nerves.  If someone is on a good dose of a beta-blocker and are startled, the medication suppresses the pounding of your heart. It also won't allow the hr to climb with exercise.  It's used to slow or control tachycardia.

Question 4

is atenolol ototoxic?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: In clinical trials, very rare side effect, at about 0.007%.

Question 5

what is prozac (fluoxetine)?

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SSRI antidepresant : Its been around a while now, but pretty revolutionary when it first came out.  It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor most commonly used to treat depression.  The ssris were a big step forward due to far less side effects than the tricyclic antidepressants that were the main treatment for depression prior to that.

Question 6

what will happen if i snorted prozac?

Accepted Answer

: Why do you do that?

Question 7

what happens if i missed a dose of atenolol?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Nothing.  May see an increase in hr & BP transient lay until next dose.

Question 8

what is prozac (fluoxetine) for and what are it's effects?

Accepted Answer

Prozac (fluoxetine): Prozac (fluoxetine) is an ssri medication which can be used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, some premenstrual disorders, and bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder).  It inhibits neurons' reuptake of serotonin, so that more remains available in neuronal synapses.  Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating, and yawning.   There can also be changes in sexual functioning.

Question 9

wondering why would someone be on 10mg prozac (fluoxetine)?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: While 20 mg daily is the usual adult dose, here are several reasons why someone could be on less:  1.  Old (&gt;65), young (.

Question 10

citalopram and atenolol

Accepted Answer

Question?: Citalopram is an anti-depressant (in the ssri- selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor family) and atenolol is a blood pressure medicine (beta blocker). They can be taken together in moderate doses safely.

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I have wpw syndrome and take atenolol 25 mg bid. i have recently been prescribed prozac for anxiety/panic attacks. is it safe to take with wpw?

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What is tenormin (atenolol) used for?

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Please describe the medication: atenolol?

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Is atenolol ototoxic?

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What is prozac (fluoxetine)?

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What will happen if i snorted prozac?

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What happens if i missed a dose of atenolol?

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What is prozac (fluoxetine) for and what are it's effects?

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Wondering why would someone be on 10mg prozac (fluoxetine)?

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Citalopram and atenolol

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