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Can atenolol 25mg cause any harm to me?my doctor assures me it will not harm me. i have gad (generalized anxiety disorder)

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unlikely: No worsening of anxiety. It may slow the pulse some and even help with panic attacks. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Atenolol : it hasn't bothered me and I've been taking a much bigger dose for 20 years

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 2/10/2016

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A member asked:

Can atenolol 25mg cause any harm to me?my doctor assures me it will not harm me. i have gad (generalized anxiety disorder)

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Italia agreed

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