Posted by Abby Cunningham on February 2, 2008, at 9:49:45
In reply to Re: Beta Blockers and Depression » Four Feathers, posted by Larry Hoover on January 29, 2008, at 17:36:00
Larry, I take 25mg. atenolol (my doctor calls it a "baby dose") for supraventricular tachycardia, along with verapamil SR 240mg. and have for many years.
They first put me on 50mg atenolol and I cut it in half right away on my own, and told the cardiologist when I went back; he said "OK".
eMedicine says atenolol does not cross the BBB. If that is the case how can it cause depression? Just trying to understand. And should I try the other beta blocker in such a small dose?
Thanks,
Abby
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