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Can Atenolol Tablets Cause Chest Pain And Arrhythmia?
blood pressure im 21 i recently started taking atenolol because my blood pressure was high for three days in a row i honestly believe it as anxiety my blood presdure has been 90 over sixty since i started so my doctor told me to cut my 50mg to 25mg my bp lowering my does has caused me to have some mild chest pain and my bp moniter says my heart beat is irregular what should i do checked my bp now it was 127 over 50
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, stress and anxiety can cause hypertension. In fact these are the biggest risk factors for hypertension in young age.
Atenolol is beta blocker. It can not cause chest pain or arrhythmia. In fact it is given in some arrhythmia.
In your case, stress management is very important to control blood pressure and arrhythmia.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
For arrhythmia, get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). On the basis of reports, you will need anti arrhythmia drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, stress and anxiety can cause hypertension. In fact these are the biggest risk factors for hypertension in young age.
Atenolol is beta blocker. It can not cause chest pain or arrhythmia. In fact it is given in some arrhythmia.
In your case, stress management is very important to control blood pressure and arrhythmia.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
For arrhythmia, get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg). On the basis of reports, you will need anti arrhythmia drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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