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Can I Take A Dose Of Atenolol Unsure Of Taken It Today?

I think I forgot to take my 25 mg atenolol that I take daily for a fast heart rate and now my heart feels like it's starting to race.. I have been under so much stress that I can't remember if I took it... Can I take it now without being sure if I took it today?
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
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Atenolol slows your heart rate and decreases your blood pressure. Your dose is not a high one, but people can respond individually so doubling it accidentally can make you sick.

Depending on why you are taking the medication, it may be more or less advisable to take another tablet if you are unsure of whether you took it.

I would normally instruct my patients not to take a second dose unless they are certain that their pulse is fast and blood pressure high. I would try and relax and perhaps see a nurse/healthcare provider to measure vital signs and help you to make a more informed decision in this case.
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Can I Take A Dose Of Atenolol Unsure Of Taken It Today?

Atenolol slows your heart rate and decreases your blood pressure. Your dose is not a high one, but people can respond individually so doubling it accidentally can make you sick. Depending on why you are taking the medication, it may be more or less advisable to take another tablet if you are unsure of whether you took it. I would normally instruct my patients not to take a second dose unless they are certain that their pulse is fast and blood pressure high. I would try and relax and perhaps see a nurse/healthcare provider to measure vital signs and help you to make a more informed decision in this case.