Posted by saturn on April 18, 2006, at 19:02:10
In reply to Re: atenolol vs metoprolol, posted by sdb on April 18, 2006, at 17:27:51
> Choosing a betablocker depends what you want to treat (...vs...)Stressful situations (ie giving a speech, interviews...) and med-induced tachycardia. Possibly med-induced angina (stimulants--which I no longer take-- cause me tachycardia and angina. I'm considering a trial of Provigil. I don't know if it would induce these same effects, but I'm willing to bet it would likely at least cause tachy).
And if I'm taking a beta blocker I'd just as well prefer to also receive any general cardioprotective effects possible at the same time.
> You cannot generaly say one is the better than the other. Concerning sideeffects I would rate atenolol definately better.
Are you referring to CNS effects? Others?
>>There are some betablockers which do not cause upregulation.May I ask which ones? Would it not be easier to withdraw from these then?
>>If you want to stop an adrenaline rush there are better options (measured mostly by isoprenaline).May I ask which ones and what you mean "measured mostly by isoprenaline"?
Sorry to pile on more questions. I really appreciate your input. Thanks.
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