What Does A Heart Rate Of 90-110 When On Atenolol Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 7 Apr 2015

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Question : Hi- I'm presently on Atenolol 50mg. 1xday. Last 2 weeks I've been having off and on sweating periods that last a few seconds and goes away. My heart goes racing in spurts still off and on. I do take aspirins for migraines. My heart rate can go btw. 90-110 when acting up. I'm 48 and do smoke half to mayb three quarters a pack a day. My email is YYYY@YYYY . Right now my pulse is 96.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the query.

This fluctuation of your heart rate should be assessed by your primary care doctor. Its possible that you may need a higher dose of the metoprolol to improve the control of your heart rate.

Your doctor may also want to request an EKG to make sure there are no other irregularities related to your heart rhythm as well.

Nicotine is a stimulant so please try to do your best to decrease or quit smoking in the near future.

Otherwise I suggest you see your doctor for a focused consultation and physical exam.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar