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I have been taking 50mg of atenolol on a split dose for sinus tachycardia stemming from anxiety. sometimes it makes me very tired and sleepy. ?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Simple...: Check your BP and pulse during these episodes......if low your medication need to be adjusted low.

Answered 6/13/2015

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A member asked:

I have been taking 50mg of atenolol on a split dose for sinus tachycardia stemming from anxiety. sometimes it makes me very tired and sleepy. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

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