Atenolol.. - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

syxx_35 · 06-24-2006, 06:26 PM

What are the side effects people are having? I have been taking it since Tuesday due to severe High blood pressure over several days and my BP has dropped from 190/116 and a pulse of 105 to 129/75 and a pulse of 70. I feel 100 times better than I did this time last weekend, no more headaches etc. I have felt sleepy at times, but yesterday and today I have been much better and no where near as tired as I was the first few days on the meds.

What effects do people have when using alcohol with it? My doctors think that my BP is due to an inflammation in the membrane lining of my kidneys due to a reaction I had with a combination of being on NSAID for a year, pain meds and antibiotics that I had to take for a month due to gallbladder issues. They believe that it might get better, but are not promising anything. They feel that as long as I control my BP I should not have any problems as my kidneys are performing perfectly other than the protein issues. I am off the NSAID, I am wanting to have a few drinks with the guys tonight. I do not plan on having 10 drinks, but I want to know what to expect should I do this. Any input would be appreciated.

Lenin · 06-25-2006, 06:30 AM

You'll probaly feel a bit drunker than usual, and from my experience, your heart rate will decrease even more.

Go easy the first time and stop at 2 or 3 drinks til you see how you feel. Try not to drive on this "test run."

So, yes, you can still drink.

syxx_35 · 06-25-2006, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the reply. What are the other side effects people are having besides from drinking? Like I said, I have been on this since Tuesday, and the first 4 days I felt like a zombie just so tired. One time I went to the break area and work and sat down to wait to pick up the checks for my department, and I ended up falling asleep for 20 minutes. Anyways, I have noticed over the past 2 days I am not nearly as tired.

korunner · 06-25-2006, 09:48 AM

I was on it for about two weeks and felt horrible. I was tired all the time no matter how much sleep I got. I felt like a walking zombie. I also couldn't exercise to my usual standard. I could barely run a quarter mile when I'm used to doing 3-5 miles. I'm on benicar now and feel and run much better.

syxx_35 · 06-25-2006, 09:51 AM

I have to call in later this week, I might ask for something else before i am on this for two long. I am used to working out 5 times a week and running anywhere from 3 to 5 miles. I am not tired the last few days, but I do seem to get more tired when I am up and moving around.