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How Can High Blood Pressure Levels And Palpitations Be Managed?

Respected Dr. Sir, I am CVG Pal, Aged 61 years. I am having Palpitations & B.P for the last 15 years. First started with Propranolol 40 mg for 3 yrs. & afterward, I have used Atenolol 25 for 5 yrs. Then using Aten 50 mg. for 5 years. Now for the last 2 yrs. Aten 50, daily 2 tablets ( morning & evening). Since I am having B.P. of 150/100 for sometimes, the doctor has prescribed Atenolol M 50 mg & Atenolol 50 mg. ( daily 2 tablets (morning & evening). Now I am afraid of any problems. Kindly help & advice me sir. my email i.d., YYYY@YYYY Please sir.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is OK to take Atenolol for palpitations as long as you tolerate it well and your heart rate is not too low.
I would just recommend consulting with your GP every 6 months for a periodical check up including:
- A resting ECG
- Complete blood count for anemia
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
- Blood electrolytes.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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How Can High Blood Pressure Levels And Palpitations Be Managed?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is OK to take Atenolol for palpitations as long as you tolerate it well and your heart rate is not too low. I would just recommend consulting with your GP every 6 months for a periodical check up including: - A resting ECG - Complete blood count for anemia - Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction - Blood electrolytes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.