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I take atenolol 25 mg in the morning for tachycardia. it seems like my heart rate always raises in the afternoon (usually around 105-110 when sitting)?

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Atenolol : You might need either a dose increase or another dose in the PM. Discuss your situation with your doc

Answered 2/9/2016

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