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The short answer is that CKD can affect both heart rate and blood pressure. So can Atenolol, and the combination of the two might have an additive effect. A call to the doctor would be in order.
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Sue, as of mid November he will have been on Cholesterol medication (he had shot up from normal to 209) for a year. I'm guessing the doctor will want to check it so either his office will call or I'll call and set him up (he finally said that would be ok as he is hoping the doctor will take him off medications! He dreams a lot.) Tuesday Mayo is deciding if I get a Cochlear Implant so I need to see when it will be so I can get Bill scheduled. He is no longer up to driving.

I was wondering if the Atenolol needed to be adjusted or stopped. He has been taking it since about 1990 and kept his BP at a perfect range as well as his pulse.

Now trying to figure out a way to get him off the toilet seat - the safety railings are no longer enough and he weighs close to 100 pounds over me since he lost weight - he is almost a head taller as well!

Thank you for your help and suggestion. Julie