Can someone who has been using Atenolol for high blood pressure switch to Labetalol abruptly?

BETA BLOCKERS. Fatigue and slow pulse are the main issues with beta blockers like tenormin (atenolol). They also can cause or worsen reflux and erection issues. Read more...

High vs low BP. Check out http://www.drugs.com/sfx/amitriptyline-side-effects.html. Apparently amitriptyline can cause low & high blood pressure. Discuss your concerns w/your treating physician. Of note, Atenolol isn't usually prescribed as 62.5mg. If you note fatigue/lethargy and/or loss of athletic endurance, ask to change to different class of blood pressure lowering medications. Read more...

Hypertension. Watch your salt intake. Need to check with your dr if any risk factors.Like central obesity , hyperlipidemia , diabetes. Read more...

Doubtful. Probably not. Not all LVH is due to HTN - sometimes there's no reason. I would consider an ACE-I to see if there is regression, though - I sent you an article reference in a previous post. Read more...

About 1 to 2 hours. The effect of atenolol can be seen in about 1-2 hours(peaks in 2-4 hours)take atenolol at the same time each /do not to skip doses. Take with a full glass of water(with or without food). Do not stop abruptly, this may lead to serious heart-related problems. Common side effects tiredness(gets better with time) report any problems breathing, feeling of fainting. See your doctor for continuous care. Read more...

Maximum med effect. The full effect of medications depends on how it works inside the body. Some medications are at maximum effect after one dose, others can takes weeks to reach maximum effect. Atenolol usually has most of its affect in the first few days, though there is often a small continued improvement up until a week. Read more...

Atenolol. It is quite safe for you to take TheraFlu when you are taking Atenololl for your blood pressure. Read more...

Hypertension. Most people who have hypertension or high blood pressure have no known cause aside from obesity & excess salt. Yes, some medications can raise blood pressure. But in young people & those who need 5 or more drugs, we worry about renal artery stenosis, Conn syndrome, pheochromocytoma etc. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/basics/causes/con-20019580. Read more...

Yes. There are many different agents available. It depends on the reason to change . Is it ineffective ? Are you not tolerating it? Your doctor can certainly suggest an alternative agent. Read more...