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Posted by saturn on June 22, 2006, at 12:40:20
My doc has prescribed me concerta and atenolol.
I am concerned about the safety of this. Specifically, blocking beta receptors without concurrently blocking alpha receptors:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20051126/msgs/583541.html
I have read before the caution that "beta blockers increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics". As I am particularly sensitive to the peripheral effects of stimulants this would be a disaster in my case.
Ed, I know you have answered this question before, but please don't be offended by my posting this again. I need to clearly understand if and why it is safe or unsafe to take such a combination. I do not trust my doc to be correct about this.
Unfortunately I can't take Coreg/carvedilol or Labetalol due to asthma. Thanks. Peace. Saturn.
Posted by med_empowered on June 22, 2006, at 13:18:48
In reply to I am scared to take concerta with atenolol, posted by saturn on June 22, 2006, at 12:40:20
hi! Sometimes docs co-prescribe beta blockers w/ stimulants. This seems to be pretty common with kids; the beta blockers help keep the quieter and more docile for longer. The ritalin+clonidine combo in particular seems kind of popular, at least in kids. Now and then kids have problems with the combo and/or die (the death thing is rare).
If I were in your position, I'd try: 1) talking to your doc 2) talking to a (non-psychiatric) doc and/or 3) taking the stimulant OR the beta blocker, but not both.
Good luck!
Posted by yxibow on June 23, 2006, at 12:37:37
In reply to I am scared to take concerta with atenolol, posted by saturn on June 22, 2006, at 12:40:20
> My doc has prescribed me concerta and atenolol.
>
> I am concerned about the safety of this. Specifically, blocking beta receptors without concurrently blocking alpha receptors:
>
> http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20051126/msgs/583541.html
>
> I have read before the caution that "beta blockers increase pressor effects of sympathomimetics". As I am particularly sensitive to the peripheral effects of stimulants this would be a disaster in my case.
>
> Ed, I know you have answered this question before, but please don't be offended by my posting this again. I need to clearly understand if and why it is safe or unsafe to take such a combination. I do not trust my doc to be correct about this.
>
> Unfortunately I can't take Coreg/carvedilol or Labetalol due to asthma. Thanks. Peace. Saturn.
I'm not too familiar with the alpha blocker subtypes but what about atenolol+doxazosin (Cardura)
Posted by saturn on June 24, 2006, at 18:36:00
In reply to Re: I am scared to take concerta with atenolol » saturn, posted by yxibow on June 23, 2006, at 12:37:37
> I'm not too familiar with the alpha blocker subtypes but what about atenolol+doxazosin (Cardura)
That's not a bad idea. Thanks.
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