A member asked:

On atenolol for 4 days days now for hbp and pulse rate averaging between 55-70. before averaged in 80s. cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Leonard Stein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

>50bpm OK if no symp: Atenolol is a rate controller(B-Blocker) and a BP med. Part of the BP effect is slowing rate. A pulse rate >50 is adequate as long as with activity your heart rate increases significantly & there are no dizziness symptoms. If so You are in good range. I suspect if you walk up a hill your heart rate will increase to >80bpm. Great about B-Blockers is when you stop climbing, low HR&BP quickly return.

Answered 4/6/2018

2.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more