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Can atenolol cause neuropathic pain?i have burning in my legs and arms i have taken it for 8 months. pain worse after larger dose? 12.25pm dose

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Dr. H Robert Silverstein answered

Specializes in Cardiology

People react : Differently to different meds: "could be" but discuss with the prescriber. Wwwthepmc.Org.

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Probably: Especially when you say that larger doses make it worse. You need to come off this medication very quickly. Or these pains can become permanent.

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

No data: Anything is possible, but that is not a recognized adverse effect.

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A member asked:

Can atenolol cause neuropathic pain?i have burning in my legs and arms i have taken it for 8 months. pain worse after larger dose? 12.25pm dose

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. H Robert Silverstein answered

Dr Singel and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Dr Singel agreed

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Dr Singel and another doctor agreed

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