Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am taking atenolol 25mgs. twice a day for my b.p. i suffer from bad anxiety with feelings my heart is racing. when this happens, my pulse doesn't go up. anyway doctor told me to take an extra 25 milligrams a day. it made my heart beat fast. why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
I am not sure how that happens because a higher dose of atenolol will slow down the heart rate, not the opposite. In that case, you just resume the previous dose 25 mg, twice a day then observe. Please note that the feeling of heart racing (palpitation) does not always mean high heart rate. Take care.
Answered 8/29/2023
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What can I take for a cold? I am currently taking atenolol for my fast heart rate and Paxil (paroxetine) for my anxiety and depression? Please advise
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I take 25mg Tenormin for anxiety and to help keep HR normal. Started Klonopin (clonazepam) 0.25mg daily. It makes my heart race. Why is this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been getting strong pulses/palpitations in my heart for 3 weeks. Been to doctors and blood pressure normal. Have been told anxiety attacks. Feel really strange when heart really pulses?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I just started taking atenolol 12.5mg. BP and heart rate good. Feeling lightheaded all day. Doctor says these side effects are ok and temporary?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My bf has Marfan's and he has no more heart pills and no insurance he has been taking low dose aspirin cause he doesn't have his normal pills. Is there anything else he can do till he goes too the doctors? Need answers fast his medication was atenolol it
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I am always checking my pulse can checking it so often actually create anxiety and make you nervous? I take 50mg of atenolol heart rate usually 65-78
All heart tests are normal.I take 25mg atenolol daily. This helps my anxiety which causes fast HR. Is it OK to have racing heart 120bpm for 20 min.
I have very bad anxiety. Makes my heart race. I take atenolol. Sometimes when I'm anxious not even the atenolol ones works. I take 25mg. What to do?
I just experienced a racing heart beat all of sudden , its still happening now. My pulse is 146 , dizzy !. I take atenolol , why is this happening ?
My pulse has gotten up to 200 at rest. I have extremely bad anxiety. Is this y? My doc ran a full work up on heart and said it is perfectly normal. Why am i experiencing this?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
