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Question: good afternoon Doctor:
I am 75 years old male with a history of low platelets level. now it decreased to the level 35. looking back, it seems to me it began after I began using medicine from high blood pressure. Now I take atenolol ,nifedipine and atacand For a long time. What is your opinion if I need to try changing atenolol? thank you.
I am 75 years old male with a history of low platelets level. now it decreased to the level 35. looking back, it seems to me it began after I began using medicine from high blood pressure. Now I take atenolol ,nifedipine and atacand For a long time. What is your opinion if I need to try changing atenolol? thank you.
Brief Answer:
atenolol is unlikely the cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Actually, none of the medicines you mentioned has thrombocytopenia as a documented side effect.
Can you tell me the status of red cell and white cell count in your blood report?
Also,how many episodes of thrombocytopenia you had in the past?
If this is isolated thrombocytopenia with no other detectable cause, may just indicate ITP(idiopathic thrombocytopenia). This need not be worried if not associated with clinical bleeding.
Kindly get back with details if you need more help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
atenolol is unlikely the cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Actually, none of the medicines you mentioned has thrombocytopenia as a documented side effect.
Can you tell me the status of red cell and white cell count in your blood report?
Also,how many episodes of thrombocytopenia you had in the past?
If this is isolated thrombocytopenia with no other detectable cause, may just indicate ITP(idiopathic thrombocytopenia). This need not be worried if not associated with clinical bleeding.
Kindly get back with details if you need more help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
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