My heart skips frequently and then is a pounding fast heart beat, mostly in the evenings
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Q: I have a fast and somtime rapid heart beat and have been told to take Atennolo, is it safe
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7/30/08 6:33pm
Hello lindim,
Simply put, YES, it is safe to take Atenolol if you have a fast heart rate/palpitations. In fact, in condition with an irregular, fast heart rate (for instance, atrial fibrillation), a beta-blocker like atenolol can be an important treatment!
There are only a few diseases where a beta-blocker is not a good medication to take; these include: a slow heart rate, asthma, heart blocks, and low blood pressure.
And just remember, it is rarely a good idea to discontinue or not take a medication your prescribed without at least discussing it with your physician.
To your health,
Neil MD
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