antenolol

RE: antenolol

hi
i am a registered pharmacist,

with all medicines there lies the possibility of side effects, when a doctor prescribes these for you s/he looks at the risk benefit ratio of you being on a particular medicine

high blood pressure is treated because it lead to more serious problems in the future, especially in combination with conditions such as high cholesterol and diabetes.

What complications are caused by high blood pressure?

Atherosclerosis: narrowing of the arteries.

stroke: haemorrhage or blood clot in the brain.

Aneurysm: dangerous expansion of the main artery either in the chest or the abdomen, which becomes weakened and may rupture.

Heart attack.

Heart failure: reduced pumping ability.

Kidney failure.

Eye damage.

The companies who make medictions have to by law list any side effect that a drug causes. most side effects occur to the minority of people. i have listed below the side effects of atenolol, just because they are listed does not mean you will get them, most are uncommon or rare, all these should be listed in the information leaflet you should get with each box.

Undesirable effects

Cardiovascular: heart failure, heart block, bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension (low blood pressure), dizziness, peripheral vasoconstriction withcoldness of the extremities

Eye : visual disturbances including blurred vision, sore eyes, dry eyes (reversible on withdrawal; discontinuance of the drug should be considered if any such reaction is not otherwise explicable), conjunctivitis.

Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and abdominal cramps, sclerosing peritonitisand retroperitoneal fibrosis.

General: fatigue, headache, dry mouth, sleep disturbances of the type noted with other beta-blockers have been reported rarely.

Haemopoietic: thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia and leucopenia including agranulocytosis.

Hepatic : Elevated liver enzymes and/or bilirubin

Metabolic: Lupus-like syndrome.Hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia. Non-diabetic patients susceptible to hypoglycaemia include those on regular dialysis, and long term patients who are nutritionally compromised or have liver disease. Atenolol may increase serum triglyceride levels.

Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders: Myopathies including muscle cramps, arthralgia.

Nervous system: Paraesthesia, peripheral neuritis.

Psychiatric: Depression, psychosis,hallucinations, confusion, anxiety and nervousness.

Respiratory: Bronchospasm, pneumonitis, pulmonary fibrosis and pleurisy.

Reproductive: Impotence, Peyronie's disease;

Skin: Purpura, pruritus, reversible alopecia, skin rashes (reversible on withdrawal; discontinuance of the drug should be considered if any such reaction is not otherwise explicable), psoriasiform rash or exacerbation of psoriasis

Withdrawal: Sudden cessation of therapy with a beta-blockercan cause angina, myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.

if you have any questions please ask, me, your doctor or other health professionals, as with all medicine at the end of the day it is your body and you can decide whether to go ahead or not. I hope this helps in your decision making

RE: antenolol

Atenolol - I was talking to a client today who was put on it a bout a year ago and his hands swelled and he lost feeling in his fingers - this demotivated him from walking to the kitchen and making himself a cup of tea as he couldn't feel anything. His doctor insisted it was from arthritis in his neck - I didn't think it was as his neck seems fine to me. The dosage was reduced to 25 mg last week and he now has some feeling back in his fingers.
It seems strange that you've been on it this long and you've just got the swelling so maybe there is another reason.
However try if you can to moderate your BP thru exercise, restriicting salt levels and stress levels. I know you have arthritis, and it is difficult! Perhaps have a chat with your GP asap to see if it's appropriate for the medication to be changed or reduced.
Most of all - in the meantime - stay cool and relaxed about it!
Sharonxx

(Blimey - just read the post above! )

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hi spinal music
i read the post above.blimey im gonna die..:)
on a seriouse note..i never use salt.dont like it.
i do yoga 4 times a week..
i do get stressed .when my ex comes out with things to worry me..
i was fine on the antenolol till he opened his mouth..
im putting the swelling down to arthritis..
thanks sm..your post made me feel better.
love
kath[sm=hug.gif]

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Glad you can see the funny side! I nearly passed out from stress when I read it! But laughter is by far the best medicine[sm=1syellow1.gif][sm=1syellow1.gif][sm=1syellow1.gif]. Better than atenolol!

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hope i didn't frighten you too much!!

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Thank you for being conversant to the rules of HP pamferr89 insomuch as advising medical assistance, and for putting the disclaimer on your post.

You scared me half to death[:o][:-]:eek:[sm=eeeK.gif][sm=speechless-smiley-040.gif]

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pamferr.
i said i was worried..YOU DID SCARE ME..i didnt expect what you put..
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Well pharmaceuticals are scary - I suppose they must do more good than bad - stopping people from having strokes.
Kath have you seen this thread?
http://www.healthypages.net/forum/tm.asp?m=89465&mpage=1&key=&#89465
I've just noticed it and there are quite a few supplements/healthy eating recommendations that you might be interested in.
Sharonx

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hi sp 🙂
have read the other thread
i do eat healthy..ive always been 8st..since i was young..
i had an ellectrolyte test and it was normal..
my bp was very high.so dr put me on antenolol.
i take garlic capsules
primrose oil .......
codliver oil ........
fish oil........
everyday
mainly for arthiritis...
i have ulcers so cant take antinflamatory drugs..but use voltralene..
each time i have my bp tested each month.its still high.
doc said its being at the docs that makes it go up.
i hate reading leaflets in tablet boxes as they do go to the exstremes.
and are a bit scary.
love
kath[sm=hug.gif]

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Oh Kath, well have a cuddle from me as well!
Sharonxx