Update multaq

hi just going to start taking multaq,nurse said to not take it with atenolol has anyone on this med take it all @once,or we split it up.the reason why i need atenolol,is for my fast hear rate ,

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by jvaltos - 2010-02-13 03:02:36

The biggest concern in using both at the same time:
increased risk of bradycardia (slow heart rate), sinus arrest, AV block (no heart beat.)

In general the principal here is to start low with the Atenolol and go slow.

multaq.com

by golden_snitch - 2010-02-13 11:02:27

Hey,

you can find some good info and support at:
http://www.multaq.com/Consumer/Default.aspx

There is a Multaq medication guide at:
http://www.multaq.com/Docs/Consumer_Pdf/Multaq%20Medication%20Guide.pdf

Hope this helps a bit.
Best wishes
Inga

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