Meds- AM or PM

[Looly]

I am wondering whether or not it makes a difference as to when to take b/p medication. I am on a low dosage of Atenolol, went from 50 mg to 25 mg and lately have been waking up in the middle of the night with nausea wondering if it's Atenolol related. Figured I try it in the AM? Is this a good idea?

[Tick Tock]

One of the benefits of being on 4 BP meds is that I get to split them up between morning and night. After experimentation and some months of juggling the changes, I take 32 mg Atacand, 4 mg Cardura and 25 mg Atenolol in the morning. I take 2.5 mg Norvasc at night.

[mgraylorn]

I would think reducing the atenolol would reduce nausea, not increase it.

Try the dose in the morning and see what happens. It may make you sleepy which was why you were taking it at bedtime.

[CASSIEBEL]

Originally Posted by Tick Tock

One of the benefits of being on 4 BP meds is that I get to split them up between morning and night. After experimentation and some months of juggling the changes, I take 32 mg Atacand, 4 mg Cardura and 25 mg Atenolol in the morning. I take 2.5 mg Norvasc at night.

Just curious about how you feel about the Cardura? It is next on my doc's list of "meds to try"
Thanks,
Cass

[Tick Tock]

The Cardura has been fine. Mine is still not low enough.

The cardura has a side benefit for men. It also helps for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) - enlarged prostate... Basically, it helps prevent you from having to get up to go to the bathroom at night.

Embarassing... but, you asked

I was up to 8mg about a year ago and I actually had spells when my BP was too low.

For me, it's probably been the best over BP med. Norvasc also seems to help.