ER yesterday heart rate sky high

hey guys, my doctor gave me a prescription for Atenelol. Anyone on that. I have a fast heart rate. But low blood pressure. Does anyone know if this drug will lower my blood pressure even more?? I heard this drug helps lower heart rate and bloodpressure. Although i need help with heart rate, my BP is fine, sort of low. Will it lower it even more?

 hi nuero, i was looking for you last nite on the chat, now i see why you were not there.  my sister has been on atenolol for 2 years now with fast heart raate and high bp #s  she is doing well on 50mg and likes it fine, the only side effect is a few new pounds. it has been around a long time and is relatively safe.

thanks dreamgirl..and thats exactly why i wasn't at chat. Im so sorry. I will def be there next week. The one thing I did want to ask is that my blood pressure is low already, will it lower it more (I was given 25 mg)

Neurogurl,
My cardiologist was going to put me on a beta blocker, I don't know if that is what atenenol is but, because my heart was also beating too fast. But she told me if she did I would probably drop to the floor because my blood pressure is always too low. Like around...93/62. Hope that helps..Boy seems like we have alot of the same issues..hmmmn
Lori

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Fibro, RA, IBS, Anxiety, Depression, insomnia

Hi Lori..thanks for responding. Ya, my blood pressure runs low and I get episodic fast heart rate. Atenolol seems to be working good so far. But im not crazy about some of these drugs u know?!?  So do they know why you have low blood pressure?

Nuerogurl,
No they don't know why it's low. But I think it's been like that my whole life. Every time I would have a baby or just a simple procedure they always would keep me longer. Finally I asked why and they said because my BP was too low. I say it's always low. They would stand me up and I don't get dizzy, then I get to go home. If you are doing ok on the Atenenol that's great. I do take something for anxieties but doesn't seem to help with the palps. I'm not crazy about the drugs either. Infact I have been getting rid of as many as I can. I was very sick for awhile and didn't have a choice but I feel much better now so I am taking action. And feel so much better in doing so. ttyl,
Lori

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Fibro, RA, Pleurisy/11/06, Pericarditis/12/06,

Hey Lori, how many children do you have. I want to get pregnant but im so scared with everything going on. I don't want to drop dead.

Sorry for the late response,
I have seven children. My first borns were identical twin girls, then three more girls and two boys. I am 45. My twins made me a grandma at the age of 35. I have 8 grandchildren. 4 boys and 4 girls. I have officially raised all my kids as of December 5th/06. What a great feeling. It was tough rasing that many kids. Not too just feed them but they all have different personalities. Each and every one had a different need. One needed more love then the other, I mean physically...I have learned alot about raising kids that's for sure. But they are such a blessing to have. Holidays is overwelming. And to see how close they are to each other is a great feeling. I don't blame you for being scared. But I can understand you wanting them too. Maybe some day things will just happen for you. There are really blessings that do happen everyday. Hang in there..Please take care,
Lori

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Fibro, RA, Pleurisy/11/06, Pericarditis/12/06,