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Is Taking Amlodipine And Atenolol Safe For Diabetic?

Can I take Amlodipine 5mg and Atenolol 50mg. I am diabetic type I andd take insulin flex pen. I have been diagnosed with dextrocardia. my blood pressure is 160/80. pulse rate 60. I get cough during winter. I take following medicines metformin 1000mg (x2) glibizide 10mg(x2). simvastatin 10mg, Atenolol 50mg. insulin 70/30 flexpen 30-35 on the pen scale everyday. YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Both Amlodipine and Atenolol are medicines that lower your heart rate. Now that your heart rate is only 60/minute, the combination will produce undesirable bradycardia. An ACEI or ARB would be a better addition to Atenolol.
By the way, you are likely to be Type 2 if you were earlier controlled on tablets and now require additional insulin for control. If your diabetes is not well controlled on your present medicines, I shall be happy to help you.
If you have more queries, I am available.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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Is Taking Amlodipine And Atenolol Safe For Diabetic?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Both Amlodipine and Atenolol are medicines that lower your heart rate. Now that your heart rate is only 60/minute, the combination will produce undesirable bradycardia. An ACEI or ARB would be a better addition to Atenolol. By the way, you are likely to be Type 2 if you were earlier controlled on tablets and now require additional insulin for control. If your diabetes is not well controlled on your present medicines, I shall be happy to help you. If you have more queries, I am available. Dr. Noble Zachariah