im suppose to take 50mg twice a day so thats every 12 hours..i dont wake up early often..so i was wondering if it would hurt me and would it be ok for me to take the night dosage a little earlier like an hour or 2?..would that be ok..also if that is what would be the earliest i can take it could i even do it 3? hours before
2007-09-24 04:04:15 · 4 answers · asked by iamloco724 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
sorry my question leads you to belive im not up to take the 2nd dosage but this is why im asking...i just prefer not to take medicines so late due to what they might do to me side effect wise and all i forget as it gets later
2007-09-24 04:17:03 · update #1
12 hours distance is good, +/- 2 hours makes no difference, just don't miss the regular medication, and than readjust next dose accordingly.
Hope it's clear to you.
2007-09-24 08:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you need to take it twice a day, try to take it every 12 hours. 1 or 2 hours will not make a difference at all. And remember that if you forget a dose, do not double up... just forget the pill you missed.
2007-09-24 14:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ADULTS
Hypertension
The usual starting dose is 50 milligrams a day in 1 dose, alone or with a diuretic. Full effects should be seen in 1 to 2 weeks. Dosage may be increased to a maximum of 100 milligrams per day in one dose. Your doctor can and may use Atenolol with other high blood pressure medications.
Angina Pectoris
The usual starting dose is 50 milligrams in 1 dose a day. Full effects should be seen in 1 week. Dosage may be increased to a maximum of 100 milligrams per day. In some cases, a single dose of 200 milligrams per day may be given. Dosage will be individualized by your doctor.
Heart Attack
This medication may be used in the acute treatment of heart attack. Your doctor will determine the proper dosage.
If you have kidney problems, the doctor will start you with the lowest effective dose, usually 25 milligrams once a day up to a maximum of 50 milligrams daily.
CHILDREN
The safety and effectiveness of Atenolol have not been established in children.
OLDER ADULTS
The doctor will determine the dosage for an older individual, according to his or her needs, especially in the case of reduced kidney function. The usual dosage range is 25 to 50 milligrams a day.
2007-09-26 08:48:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to ask your physician. I would try to take it as close to the 12 hour difference. An hour early should not make a huge difference.
2007-09-24 11:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by lynne f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋