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Is it true that taking atenolol 50mg for blood pressure will cause impotency and ED in the long run? I've been taking atenolol 50mg for about 1 year now. my BP reading is about 130/86 and sometimes (seldom) up to 140/90. I heard people talking about impotency and ED related to atenolol user. is it true? if true, is there any alternative medicine that is safer? Tq!!!

James W replied: "I take that much, every day for the last 15 years and everything works fine."

floonable replied: "First of all I'm going to assume you are under 30 yrs old, as ascertained by you only taking BP medication approximately one year. I have been taking lotensin 40mg for about five years now, maybe more. I also take Maxzide/ HCT 25/37.5mg. My BP numbers are within desireable limits as per my M.D.. However, I have had to get help for my resultant ED problems. If I had confronted my BP problems back when I was a teenager, like I should have, the treatment and any other issues could have been dealt with sooner. Seems that any blood pressure regulating medication (prescribed) carries with it the possibility of certain side effects. It is suggested that you should bring these and other issues to the front through open and honest dialogue with your doctor. Good Luck."

Pregnancy and Atenolol? Hi. I'm going to be getting married soon and I am on Atenolol for daily chest pain and an arythmia. I've had all kinds of tests done, but doctors still can't tell me why I'm having the pain. My dad has had atrial fibrillation, and he has had the same symptoms as me when he was my age (I'm 21). Anyway, I know that Atenolol can be harmful to a fetus, and obviously I don't want to hurt my baby if I get pregnant. Does anyone know a good alternative to Atenolol that won't hurt a baby? I know it's best not to be on any medication during pregnancy, but I get so weak when I'm not on medication and my heart beats too fast at night making me not able to sleep. Also, I would be afraid to go through childbirth if I couldn't be on something to lower my heart beat. I'll be going to the doctor before I get married, but I just wanted to be more informed before I go in and ask them. Thanks!

Renate replied: "The best person to ask is the doctor. I feel that I could not offer you advice on medication, but would rather caution you about having children considering you and your future husband both have heart difficulties. You need genetic counseling before you have children."

Rickydotcom replied: "There are other drugs that can be prescribed. You will need to coordinate your care with both your obstetrician and your cardiologist. They may have to prescribe two or more drugs to treat your angina and your a-fib without causing fetal harm. You should discuss with your docs if becoming pregnant is safe for you and the fetus regarding your medical conditions. The risks may be great regardless of the medications you are taking. Here's some more info on atenolol and its uses. Atenolol is a drug belonging to the group of beta blockers, a class of drugs used primarily in cardiovascular diseases. Introduced in 1976, atenolol was developed as a replacement for propranolol in the treatment of hypertension. As you stated atenolol should only be taken if clearly needed during pregnancy, as atenolol may retard fetal growth and possibly causes other abnormalities. Use of some beta-blockers during pregnancy has been associated with low blood sugar, breathing problems, a lower heart rate, and low blood pressure in the newborn infant. Other reports have not shown unwanted effects on the newborn infant. Animal studies have shown some beta-blockers to cause problems in pregnancy when used in doses many times the usual human dose. Before taking any of these medicines, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant. Beta blockers are particularly effective in patients with exertional angina, normally young to middle aged people, and is especially helpful to those with hypertension, hyperdynamic left ventricular systolic function, or an excessive heart rate or large blood pressure increases due to exercise. Atenolol is also used to help combat cardiac arrhythmias primarily due to beta blockade, and is a class II anti-arrhythmic agent. It is also used to help control the ventricular response rate in chronic atrial fibrilation, supraventricular tachycardia and in symptomatic premature ventricular complexes. Hope this helps. Rick the pharmacist"

Atenolol & cold medications - which is best? I have to take 1 Atenolol tablet a day due to being diagnosed with HOCM about 3 years ago. Now that it's cold and flu season, I have a cold. I really need to take something that's going to stop the nose running. Last year the pharmacist assistant suggested Claratyne and Panadol as the best medication - but it just doesn't work. Anyone have any ideas on an alternative medication? I tried the "first sign of a cold" tablets and Strepsils, but they didn't work (or I got in too late). I can live with a blocked head, face pain, coughing - but I JUST CAN'T COPE with the continuously runny nose!! Before I was diagnosed I USED to take Demazin when I had a cold and they were WONDERFUL, but of course, can't take them - or many others - because of the pseuodephedrine. Can anyone help me, please??

Harmony replied: "First, stay away from combination products that contain pseudoephedrine or say decongestant on the package. You can use antihistamines such as Benadryl or Claritin. Tylenol or Ibuprofen are also fine. For coughing use cough drops such as Halls. Also take Vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, it will decrease the severity of symptoms and shorten the duration."

If I was on presriptions,Lisinopril,Atenolol and Zocor to treat High Blood pressure .? Stopping all but Lisinopril. Should my Blood pressure go down? Will Diet and Excercise take of it? What are other alternatives?

huggz replied: "Stopping or altering your own meds is a risky business. You really need to do this in conjunction with a doctor. If you are stopping a BP med then the dose of lisinopril may need increasing to cover that. Diet (mainly losing weight) will help bring down BP but its a long job. I have lost 5st (70lbs+) and still need to take my BP meds. Its my aim to lose enough weight to get off them, but realistically it may never happen.;"

Steve replied: "Well, Lisinopril is an effective drug for treating hypertension, so your blood pressure should remain under control.... If you are stopping the others on your own accord, that is NOT a good idea, and I would strongly urge you to check with your Dr. about this... As to alternatives, and exercise...It is clear in all studies that a healthy lifestyle(not smoking), avoidance of certain foods (salt, etc...) and exercise all contribute to not only a better lifestyle, but a lowered blood pressure. A new exercise program should also be discussed with your Dr. to ensure that you "build up" appropriately to a beneficial level.... All the best!"

What natural diuretic can I take instead of the Furosemide prescribed.? After perusing net I have found that Furosemide COULD be causing tingling in my face and lips and tingling in legs. Although Doctor has not diagnosed symptoms as being related to this diuretic. Taking Atenolol for High Blood Pressure, and diuretic is needed as well. What alternatives do I have besides cutting out salt.

Miranda C replied: "drink green tea. Lots of it."

frediwhite@verizon.net replied: "Coffee, it turns out to be good for you. I take Atenolol for arrhythmia and Lisinopril for high blood pressure. Wish these doctors would make up their minds."

SkepDoc 2.0 replied: "There are various plants that have diuretic effects, however their effects are too unreliable and unpredictable to be useful in a clinical situation. This is the problem with ALL herbals that have medicinal qualities, and is really the only reason they aren't more widely used by doctors. Furosemide (Lasix) is a very powerful diuretic, but is not actually used for blood pressure control, but more commonly for people with congestive heart failure who retain fluid in their lungs, or legs (edema). Since you are also on Atenolol, I doubt you have CHF, as most beta blockers are contraindicated. That's an odd combination for BP control. I would suggest a thiazide diuretic (related to caffeine, which is a natural diuretic) as a first line, then add a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors to that if needed. I would ask your doctor why he has chosen that combination of medications, it wouldn't be my choice. Diet (avoiding salt), exercise and weight loss are ALWAYS part of controlling your blood pressure."

Dr.Vin ND replied: "Corn silk is a highly effective diuretic, as is dandelion. With diuretics, there is risk of potassium depletion however, dandelion replaces the potassium and is one of the safest diuretics. Drink some dandelion tea, cool (temperature) or take dandelion capsules. It is important to take potassium with other diuretics."

R. L. replied: "Coffee is actually too mild a diuretic to do what you need it to do. In addition to dandelion tea, I've used asparagus extract with amazing results after gaining quite a bit of water weight after a round of prednisone. It will help you flush out excess water, but will make your urine smell like asparagus. But no matter what you choose, talk to your doctor and research possible side effects and interactions."

ferochira replied: "Parsley is a great natural diuretic, it is also the world first and best breath freshener, aids in digestion and is fibrous, but i just happen to love it. I eat a ton of it and i noticed the difference yrs back, works better than anything else i know of and it works fast, but i think it's because i eat so much of it."

Does anyone know of an alternative to control HBP that doesn't change my personality? Atenolol makes me feel like a zombie.It slows down my heart rate, so it slows me down all over. I cannot do any strenuous exercise, because my heart cannot keep up with it.

kensi replied: "hm i wonder why the doctor didn't start you on a diuretic (hydrocholorothiazide) which should be the drug of choice to start patient on for HBP. You should talk to you doctor about it.. another thing is non pharmacological ways to lower BP, like diet, exercise, weight loss, decrease salt intake and alcohol intake, etc etc. i'm sure you have heard of them all. good luck"

Medicine like digoxin,atenolol,warfarin,(fur… hci)safe during pregnancy for MVR heart petient? this question is for my wife she is taking these medicine since opration.now she is pregnant and still using these medicine now she need to know that is there any alternative options if any of these medicine is not good during pregnancy for her or her baby's health.she use to check pt-inr test after every month which is almost normal.but now she is bother that may these medicine harmfull for her unborn baby.second her pregnancy test is not coming postive through pregnancy test kit and doctor was also telling her that her baby's growth is slower then normal so you should take some helping medicine to make it normal but she is confused that it may be harmfull for her as she is an heart patient or her baby kindly give me some brief reply.regards

Steven B replied: "why don't you people ask your doctor"

EA replied: "None of these drugs that you mentioned are beneficial to the Unborn. Do ask a Dr ASAP."

Dr.John L replied: "If she has cardiac problems and is pregnant a consultation with the Cardiologist and ob gyn would be the safest course. Any medication can have some side effects on a baby, so obviously you would not want to prescribe medications that are known for causing deformities in the baby. However some times although there is a risk to the baby if the mother requires certain medications, for cardiac or diabetes, then a cost benefit analysis would have to be made as to the risk to each person. It's a heavy decision which has to be made by the whole family, the patient most importantly as well as the physician."

Request info, on alternative to medicine called Hypersosin? Presently taken orally Cardyzen 240 mg. once a day. atenolol 25 mg. twice a day, comadin 7.5 mg. once a day. Blood pressure has been fluctuating between 120/80 and 139/80 for the last six months. I am willing to try Hypersosin .

Judy B replied: "Check the spelling. Search turned up no such drug and you misspelled the names of the other ones you are taking."

pelops_dl replied: "Ask yourself this question: Pfizer has just released a new drug on the market and claim it has no side-effects and lowers blood pressure, BUT the FDA has not approved it NOR has Pfizer done ANY clinical testing on humans or even non-human animals. Would you buy it? Just becuase they say it's safe? That is what Hyperzosin is. A mixture of herbs (which are simply unpurified and untested drugs with no consistant dosage of the active ingrediants) and the claims of a company with ALL the motives every natural cures advocate lays on drug companies... but natural cures companies have LESS regulation and safety guarantees than the maligned Big Pharma. Talk to your doctor and find a different blood pressure medication if your current ones are not working. Also, are you sure that that fluctuation is significant?"

Chronic Dry cough (BP+thyroid patient)? Dear Doctors, Can you please advice on my mom's condition? 50yrs old, since last 6-7 years having chronic dry cough (sometimes sticky spit comes out which is different from cough, but mostly it's dry). She is on following daily medications [started since last 8-9 years] Ditide - for blood pressure Atenolol 50 - for blood pressure Eltroxin (thyroxine sodium) 100mcg - for thyroid problem Autrin - for low Haemoglobin Limcee 500mg - Vitamin C . We have referred with many doctors this past 8-9yrs inside and outside military but the cough syrups prescribed gives only momentary relief. As we saw in many threads that BP medicines may have side affects, I'd highly appreciate if the experts could advice on: 1) Good alternatives to ditide & atenolol (natural/herbal medicines?) which has proven to be effective for BP patients [her BP level went to 100/180 at times] 2) What other tests should we specifically ask for when we visit the physician next time (ulcers, allergic bronchitis? any endoscope tests) 3) Pointers to any new advances in medicine so that she doesn't has to depend on these medicines continuously 4) Pointers to good doctors in and around Chandigarh for this case? . Thanks in advance for your help. [I've already posted this under general health, but adding the same question to alternative medicines category too. Just in case some expert may miss the question]

♠Mrs Reznor♠ replied: "atenolol is a beta blocker and it causes bronchospasm and wheezing, and I also think it can cause dry cough, so I bet it's the atenolol causing the cough. just be careful if switching to another med to replace it to make sure it is compatible with everything else she is taking."

Nikita replied: "1) Good alternatives to ditide & atenolol (natural/herbal medicines?) which has proven to be effective for BP patients [her BP level went to 100/180 at times] -- Soak 10-12 pistaccio overnite. Have them in the morning. Do this dialy. It is a healthy replacement of BP meds. Same can be done with raisins but my Mom says taht it tastes awful.(She's a BP patient herself) 2) What other tests should we specifically ask for when we visit the physician next time (ulcers, allergic bronchitis? any endoscope tests) -- I'd leave this for a medico to answer 3) Pointers to any new advances in medicine so that she doesn't has to depend on these medicines continuously -- I'd say going natural is the only way. Be it BP or thyroid. These medication are harmful to the body in the long term (I suspect your mom might be having swollen gums.. they are caused by BP meds) 4) Pointers to good doctors in and around Chandigarh for this case? --- I am sorry, not sure about this. Have you tried ayurved / yoga? About dry cough check out this link: i've always found it working."

Has anyone successfully cured atrial fibrillation or flutter? If so, please tell me what worked for you.? I have atrial fibrillation and flutter. I have had them for three years now, and although some things seem to help, nothing makes them totally go away. Has anyone permanently cured this condition. Docs have tried many meds, atenolol, beta blockers, digoxin, you name it, nothing helps, drugs onliy make it worse. I've tried lot of alternative therapies, and although some help, I'd like to be rid of it for good!

iggwad replied: "If you are a candidate for a pacemaker it might make you feel better by regulating your heart beat. Kind of extream but depends on how much it is effecting your life."

shokk k replied: "do yoga baba ramdev"

Antea replied: "Unless you can hard wire your heart, nope no permanent cure with out pace maker and meds"

frustratednurse replied: "My mom was on digoxin for a while and her heart rate went down in the 40's..eventually she came off the meds and is fine..get a second opinion...have been to a cardiologist?...."

solange replied: "Drs thought I had this, but i was wrongly diagnosed. Turned out to be a severe allergy to MSG. Try cutting it out completely from your diet. Worth a try...p.s. It's in every processed food almost, and you can't trust the ingrediant list, sigh."

gangadharan_nair replied: "Please see the website for more details on Atrial fibrillation."

dumplingmuffin replied: "I have and do suffer this and it is horrid ,if I feel it start I breath in hold breath bend forward and push this works as it puts pressure on the nerve centre in your chest.cut out caffiene and fizzy drinks,dont smoke,dont get overtired,or stressed,You could have a pacemaker fitted,like Tony Blair did."

DrKane replied: "Meds can only take you so far. Absolute "cures" are myths better left for voodoo doctors and the medicine man. Your condition depends on whether you have "unstable" vs. "stable" atrial fibrillation. In both cases, however, there is a therapy called a "cardioversion protocol". Ask your cardiologist about it and whether you are a good candidate. Unfortunately, medicine is an inexact science, and on average, 3 cardiologists will probably prescribe 3 different therapies. Any cardioversion protocol involves a followup regimen of meds to normalize cardiac function. Good luck. Hey, at least dealing with atrial fib is better than dealing with med school. You still have a life."

pinky replied: "Take atentol (tenormin) with Zoloft. It cured me! Gotta take the atentol at the same time everyday."

avdaroma5 replied: "A change in lifestyle, yoga and an additive free diet worked for me---good luck"

Gim replied: "An ablation may solve your problem. "

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