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Are High Heart Rate And Headache Effects Of Coming Off Atenolol?
I have been taking atenolol 100mg since 2011 for tachycardia. I have recently been switched to diltiazem 120mg and I am feeling TERRIBLE. My heart rate is back up, seems postural and I have had a headache for 4 days. I know there can be a rebound effect when stopping atenolol but my Dr thought the diltiazem would take care of that. Any chance that is what I am experiencing and how long does it usually last?
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Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Hello,
Your heart rate has increased because atenolol, a beta blocker, was stopped. The same can be the cause if you have throbbing headache.
Why was the medicine changed? I think you should be back on it if there is no contraindications.
If you have further questions I'm willing to answer them.
Dr Noble Zachariah, Kuwait
Your heart rate has increased because atenolol, a beta blocker, was stopped. The same can be the cause if you have throbbing headache.
Why was the medicine changed? I think you should be back on it if there is no contraindications.
If you have further questions I'm willing to answer them.
Dr Noble Zachariah, Kuwait
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