For suffers of anxiety atenolol comes in tablet form. They may be taken
with or without food and should be taken according to the directions on
the prescription label. Atenolol tablets belong to a class of medicines
known as beta blockers. Beta blockers are used to treat palpitations,
sweating and tremors. They are also prescribed for those who suffer
from social anxiety, anxiety and social phobias. Beta blockers have the
ability to reduce blood pressure and help to slow your rapidly thumping
heart so that it beats more regularly.
Atenolol can reduce and control high blood pressure, angina, prevent
migraine headaches and they can be helpful after a heart attack.
However as there are side effects from Atenolol you should find out if
using this tablet will be of benefit to you. Your doctor needs to be
told if you have asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, emphysema, are pregnant
or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding, or have any other medical
conditions.
For anxiety atenolol dosage should be taken on a regular basis. There
needs to be at least 8 hours between each dose. Should a dosage be
missed and it is near the time of your next dose, you must take only
that dosage and not a double or even an extra dosage.
There are also certain drugs that will interact with atenolol and side
effects that you should be aware of. Antacids, calcium salts, cocaine,
diabetes medicines, high blood pressure medicines and medicines used to
control heart rhythms. Side effects due to atenolol include changes in
vision, coldness, tingling, or numb hands or feet, confusion,
difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness or fainting spells amongst
others. You should always inform your doctor if you suffer from any of
these side-effects.
Mild side effects like anxiety, depression, nightmares, headaches,
nausea, sexual difficulties and impotence, as well as others do not
need to be medically treated. Your doctor will also need to be informed
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