Posted by mattw84 on April 10, 2005, at 23:34:08
In reply to Re: Hint for betablockers, posted by sdb on April 10, 2005, at 17:08:39
Sdb,
I appreciate that =)
The only reason I prefer Atenolol is because it is what I see used most effectively in emergency settings. It is probably the most effective beta-blocker I have seen in action. A dose of 100mg combined with a 12.5mg of HCT can convert an A-Fib patient in less than 5 minutes.
Combined with that it is also, in my opinion, the most sedating of it's class -- just sort of the "golden standard" if your will...
Frankly though, if the use of Wellbutrin induces hypertension severe enough to warrant use of beta-blockers I would just assume discontinue the use of the Wellbutrin.
Alike, it is not a drug I would recommend to patients with anxiety disorders unless the anxiety is already being treated or you desire to combine the Wellbutrin with an anxiolytic.
If anxiety is a serious concern or you are cycling frequently -- I have heard good reviews of Symbyax.
Regards,
Matt
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