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I have an irregular heart beat and was prescribed atenolol 25 mg. i am now experiencing shortness of breath is this due to the medication?

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Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Possible: Speak with your doctor for an alternative medication.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/24/2013

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Dr. Tony Maglione answered

Usually not: atenolol at 25 mg a day usually does not cause shortness of breath, therefore would follow up with with your doctor to investigate what else may be causing this symptom.

Answered 2/28/2018

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A member asked:

I have an irregular heart beat and was prescribed atenolol 25 mg. i am now experiencing shortness of breath is this due to the medication?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Tony Maglione answered

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