i have a heart condition, i take atenolol, is it safe to take antacids?
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None of the antacids such as the H2 blockers (Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet), proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix), or buffers (TUMS, Rolaids, milk of magnesia, Maalox) should exacerbate any heart conditions or interfere with atenolol.  You are safe.\n\nEDIT: To address sunnyblonde4u's comment... the buffers may be listed as having a drug interaction, but that is because they theoretically reduce the bioavailability of the atenolol.  However, this is negligible and is exceedingly unlikely to be of any clinical significance.
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Yes take 100mg daily, it is widely used in Japan to treat heart disease.
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The minute a patient has a heart attack, I start ordering five drugs:  aspirin, plavix, an acei inhibitor, a beta blocker, and a statin.  Pretty standard stuff.  Pretty expensive, unfortunately.
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Test the common antacids (bases) to see which neutralize (turn to salt and water) best (if). \n\nAcid the strength of stomach acid is easy to mix and safe.\n\nGet an "A".
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You could be suffering from acid reflux disease. There are special anti-reflux antacids available which you could take. Even regular antacids like Tums taken after each meal could provide relief. Consult a doctor immediately.
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yes, dizziness, lightheaded, drowsy, tired, nausea, diarrhea, leg pain, vision problems. Most if not all go away once your body gets used to the medication. If not discuss with your doctor. I also take this medication, but you can get it in the generic form called Atenolol which is alot cheaper.
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My doctor prescribed it to me. It is dangerous, if you don't have all the proper tests done beforehand. When I went on it, I had to have a stress test, an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) a chest x-ray, I wore a holter monitor for 24 hours, and an EKG. Once cleared, I was able to get the meds, was closely monitored by the doctor, and had to go to see him every 2 weeks. You can only be on Adipex for a total of 12 weeks per year. It works, but PLEASE, by all means, don't cause yourself to starve! They are powerful, and make you forget to eat. Eat sensibly!
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Out of curiosity, I looked up some of the common heart meds to see whether they can cause back pain.  This is what I found:\n\nACE inhibitors can cause low back pain in 0.5% cases.\n\nBeta-blockers showed small percentage of low back pain and arthralgias, some of it severe (metoprolol).\n\nHCTZ has a report about one case of significant myalgias (muscle pain) and muscle spasm.  That could happen especially in the setting of inadequate blood potassium level.\n\nThese are the most common heart meds and yes, accoridng to literature findings, they can cause low back pain. For what it's worth, though, I have been treating patients with cardiovascular drugs for some years now and have never seen this problem.  The literature reports often discuss single cases (like HCTZ) or very small percentages that do not correlate with reality of large populations that well.  By the way, all drugs now have websites...plug in your specific med and look for "Musculoskeletal adverse or side effects" area.  Hope that helps!
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I am 48 and I was taking Atenenol 50 mg and this past summer my doctor increased it to 100mg.  I have had 1 heart attack and stress causes high BP.  I am doing fine now.  I have been taking this med since I was 38 years old.  It keeps my heart rate good.  Take care of any stress and keep getting the BP checked.  Consult with your doctor about any questions for a professional answer.  I was 45 when I had my attack.  It definitely has helped me.
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Well, it sounds like you are asking about drugs for the prevention of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.  The most commonly used drugs are those that slow conduction through the antegrade slow pathway of the AV node - beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and digoxin.  In addition, some antiarrhythmic drugs can be used to slow conduction through the retrograde fast pathway - class Ia and Ic antiarrhythmics.  Beta blockers and digoxin are all safe to use in patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension and ventricular arrhythmias.  Calcium channel blockers are safe for ventricular arrhythmias and hypertension, but since they are negative inotropes, they should only be used with caution in patients with cardiomyopathy.  Class Ic antiarrhythmics (e.g. flecainide, propafenone, encainide) are contraindicated in patients with structural heart disease such as heart failure because they have been shown to increase mortality in the CAST trial.  They are safe to use in patients with hypertension and ventricular arrhythmias (and, in fact, are sometimes prescribed for that purpose).  Class Ia antiarrhythmics (quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide) are safe for use in all three cases.  To be honest, however, more and more patients are having RF ablation as first-line therapy for the prevention of SVT since the success rate is in the high 90% range and is very safe.
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Well, you probably should go with medicine if your doctor prescribed it.  However, there are a couple of things they told people to do before they had medicines:\n\n1.  Don't overeat.  In fact, you should eat less than you think you want, then let that settle before you eat any more.\n2.  Try to not eat within 3 (or so) hours before going to bed.  \n3.  Sleep with your head elevated. \n\nCalcium may also help by reducing stomach acidity.  (Tums is just calcium carbonate.)
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i'd stop taking it if i were you. if your heart is beating faster than usual, it's probabaly not a good sign. talk to your doctor and maybe he/she can find you something that will help you lose a few pounds without dangerous side effects...
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Xanax is an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety compound. It does not alter your metabolism but rather works on your central nervous system\n\nIt is not dangerous to do physical activities with Xanax in your system but it might be harder to perform on them. The "Pounding" sensation you experienced was probably more of a panic attack, not directly brought on by the drug.\n\nIf your daily regimen involves strenuous dancing then I would bet that your heart is healthy.\n\nIf you are really concerned it might be advisable to have your physician order an ECG to put your mind at ease.\nSo get back on stage and break a leg.
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some allergy medications, not sure if you take any or not for the asthma, can elevate your blood pressure. one's like chlortrimeton which contain chloraphenaramine are safe to take and do not raise your blood pressure. consult with your doctor.
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This is a good question for your doctor and anesthesiologist.\nThere are several ways they can try to safeguard you and they will know what your options and risks are.\nI just sat through these appt's today with my father and this was an(heart attack} issue.Different operation, but there is a lot they have to offer. Just talk to them and make your choices from a professional opinion that has your current health history. Check it out, there is no good reason to sit with a hernia if you can be helped.
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no..meds are only prescribed to serious cases..if it's not serious u don't need meds..ur doctor knows what he's doing..but do take good care of ur heart..eat healthy n balanced meals..include more veges in ur diet and eat less fatty and oily foods..u must also exercise regularly..do cardio-type exercises..it'll help ur heart alot..
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Anything you take has the potential to affect your fetus. Some antacids are generally accepted as relatively safe to use while others are not. However, remember there has never be a study to determine if a given medicine is definitely safe or not during pregnancy in a thorough and rigorous manner. The best thing to do is to consult with your Obstetrician regarding which medications you can use if any, and even then, the less medication the better.