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If bp 130/93 and i tend to have esophageal spasms should i still take dose of atenolol 12.5mg at 8am prior to having endoscopy at 1350 hrs?

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Dr. Christian Assad answered

Check with GI: Usually for endoscopy you have an order for NPO after midnight. Ask your GI Doctor, taking it might delay your procedure.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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A member asked:

If bp 130/93 and i tend to have esophageal spasms should i still take dose of atenolol 12.5mg at 8am prior to having endoscopy at 1350 hrs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christian Assad answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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