Re: Atenolol during pregnancy...

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At Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Stephanie wrote: >
>HELLO....
>I have been searching the archives,and am now even more scaared about
>taking this med. during this pregnacy-I am 6w3days,and am taking 12.5
>mg of atenolol for tachycardia. This is my second child (I am 28). With
>my first I tried to stay off the atenolol for the first trimester,but
>had to take it sporadically,and then eventually everyday starting at
>about 8 weeks. Without it my pulse would climb into the 130's daily,and
>the cardiologist said it was okay to take it,though it worried me to
>death.My daughter was born 7lbs. 4 oz and very strong and healthy. I
>thought that I read a difference of opinion on the atenolol in the
>archives, and was wanting a second opinion. My OB and cardiologist both
>said to take 12.5 daily from the beginning,but should I try to go
>without it to see how I react this time? I feel like I am letting this
>baby down if I don't try,and what if this one is not as strong as the
>last? I am so upset taking it,but will do whatever is best for baby-I
>noticed my heart beating harder the few days after I noticed
>implantation spotting,but is well maintained now,staying aroung 110 bpm
>or below.
>THANKS!!!!!
>
>--
>stephanie
>

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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