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Re: I am scared to take concerta with atenolol » saturn

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
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> 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)

 

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