From a performance standpoint I have had good luck with Atenolol and an added benifit is it completely eleminated my migraines. However, of 18 Beta Blockers only 3 are considered to be free of causing hearing problems.
Further investigation indicates numerous cases of sudden hearing loss where Atenolol is suspect. I’m going to ask my Dr. to consider one of the “safe” alternatives.
PLAVIX:
Medicare spent THOUSANDS on tests for me after a stent implant required me to take Plavix. Short story, it’s BAD for me.
I suffered for 10 of the 18 months I was required to take it before I was given Reglan to minimize the effects. A week after I stopped taking Plavix I was normal.
BTW Reglan is not really good for you either. At present I am putting off another heart cath until they can come up with an alternative to Plavix. I didn’t have a choice on the first one, I was feeling bad.
Doctor claims he has an alternative but I feel good and “if it aint broke I don’t want to fix it”.