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A member asked:
On 25mg atenolol for elevated heart rate. i feel super spacey during the day, can't focus. feel like i'm in a dream. eyes feel weird. ?
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Reduce the dose: The symptoms you are reporting could mean that your atenolol dose is higher than what you can tolerate. Discuss with your doctor to see if you can reduce it to 12.5mg. If your symptoms persist you may need a change of beta blocker to try something else
Answered 11/5/2016
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Although 25 mgm: is a low dose of the BETA BLOCKER atenolol , thus UNLIKELY it is causing the symptomatology you describe, I would suggest that it might be worthwhile to contact your prescribing Healthcare Provider and ask if another beta blocker may be substituted....just a thought! Dr Z
Answered 11/5/2016
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I get side effects from taking Atenolol 25mg once a day but keeps my heart rate under control.To minimize side effect (depression) can I switch to taking 12.5mg twice a day. Thank you in advance?
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I am on atenolol I check my heart rate all day long usually 62-75..Can checking it so much cause it to rise as it does soemtimes.I also have anxiety.
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