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!
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