Experiences with

Atenolol / Nifedipine

Isn’t that an 80s song? Hmm. Having some issues from bp meds. I don’t know enough about them. I’m on Candesartan 32mg 1xDay; Metoprolol 200mg XL 2XDay; it’s STILL too high so the third drug is the one we are trying to replace. I did fine on Doxazosin 2mg, 1XDay, for 4 weeks. Then, we decided (my

Any advice about diagnosis would be much appreciated...I have RA and Raynards. Over the past 2 years, my symptoms have widened. My hands have become increasingly red and swollen sometimes swollen with ulcers and splitting skin. I was prescribed Nifedipine which has helped a bit but my face is constantly

Had scleroderma for 10 years suffer with calcinosis on hands just been put on nifedipine for better circulation xxxhaving problems with bleeding hemoroids when I go to toilet xx. Tried creams and witch hazel but antibiotics only thing that heals the tissue xx can anyone recommend anything that will help

hi , Just wondering people’s thoughts and experiences . It’s a last resort for me I’ve tried everything else . Is it useful for attacks ? Side effects ? getting frequent attacks and fingers are so sore now TIA

Hello everyone, Has anyone found Nifedipine or Minitran patches helpful for Raynaud's? And if you are using these, do you experience really bad side effects? 💚

I have had Bradycardia for as long as I can remember. Although the figures are alarming (42bpm, and 36bpm when asleep) they pose me no problem. I do not suffer with breathlessness, fainting or dizzy spells). I have seen or communicated with Cardiologists on a a number of occasions and they are not concerned

hello, I had been on 50mg of atenolol for many years, was always okay on it. I took a break from it to try bisoprolol but have now been back on atenolol for a month. 2 weeks ago, they upped the dose to 100mg and I just keep getting this random coldness in my upper body and legs. It feels like an internal

Not doing well with Atenolol for breathlessness going up slopes. Blurred vision lead to a fall a week ago and now have painful ribs. Hospital review this morning. Hope I can discontinue beta blockers... Any comments?

Hi, I was diagnosed with PAF in May of this year by my GP and was given a prescription for Bisoprolol at a low dose, this helped reduce my episodes of PAF but when my dose was increased I had bad side effects of severe chest pains, fatigue and poor sleep patterns, so my dose was reduced back to the ‘

have T2 diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and occasional RLS. Diabetes is managed with twice daily insulin injections, AF is currently dormant after ablation and cardioversion this year, RLS comes and goes, episodes usually controlled using a Therapulse. My question is about adding in ferrous

I have T2 diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and occasional RLS. Diabetes is managed with twice daily insulin injections, AF is currently dormant after ablation and cardioversion this year, RLS comes and goes, episodes usually controlled using a Therapulse. My question is about adding in ferrous

Hello! I was on atenolol for many years but got switched to bisoprolol. I didn’t tolerate it at all and so 3 days ago the GP swapped me back to atenolol! My heart feels much better but I’ve had an upset tummy, feeling cold and a bit flu like ever since! Has anybody else experienced this? I’m not sure

Hello! I made a post yesterday morning and since then I ended up in A&E - I have muscular dystrophy and dilated cardiomyopathy. I was on atenolol for 10 years and felt good on it! However, 6 months ago a new cardio nurse said my ziopatch showed an increase in afib, tachycardia and ectopics (even though

Hello! So, I have cardiomyopathy and muscular dystrophy! I had been on atenolol for 10 years and was switched to bisoprolol back in July. I’ve definitely had some issues with it, low blood pressure, coldness etc but I have also been having this insane hunger. Now with my stomach issues, I never used

Is it ok to take levothyroxine in morning with atenolol

Hi 👋, I was put on a second type of medication to reduce my hbp it's a beta blocker Atenolol 25mg it's helped drop my BP but it's dropped to 116/66When it was higher it was 168/95 I'm a bit worried if I carry on taking this beta blocker will it drop more? Also I had a echo scan this morning as I've

Started taking Atenolol 20mg for AFib 3 days ago (have normal blood pressure), resting pulse now around 45 but drops below 40, which freaks me out. Also had one resting occasion when went to 125 according to fitbit but more worried about feeling a bit short of breath and my head feels heavy, and as soon

Hi everyone! I’m 30yrs old and have suffered palpitations for a number of years. These have been put down to non specific findings. I also recently found out I have a really chubby mitral valve. However, it seems to work perfectly fine. I take 12.5mg atenolol and have been placed on a treatment

I feel deflated. My TF4 is 23, my TSH is 8.7, anti TPO is 405 and anti Tg is 299. These are the results of a blood test that he requested (NHS). I was told that I must put levothyroxine up to 175mcg, and when I quibbled this as that level causes heart flutters, he said to take 50mg Atenolol! I did

Hello, You may remember I made a post about struggling on bisoprolol. The doctors have lowered my dose as it’s been making me feel quite unwell. I just wanted to ask what alternatives are out there and which ones seem to be tolerated the most by people? I have cardiomyopathy, I’m 25 and I have low blood