Should I stop taking Atenolol before my 24hr ECG is fitted?

Treatment and medication
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Hi,

Several weeks ago I had a sudden onset of severe panic attacks which has led me to be prescribed Sertraline 100mg (Daily) and Atenolol 25mg (When Needed). In order to rule out any heart related causes I'm due to have a 24hr ECG holter monitor fitted in 2 weeks and I'm not sure if being on Atenolol would affect them finding any heart issues.

My question is has anyone here been in the same situation and did you have to stop the Atenolol before getting the ECG fitted? 

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I'm on a beta blocker called bisoprolol but I had to keep taking it as normal (once a day) for my 24hr ECG.

But if you're not sure, it's probably best to speak to your GP or whoever is giving you the monitor.

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Thanks for your reply, I'll try calling the calling the cardiologist tomorrow morning.

I'm a bit concerned if I do need to stop them though as I imagine I can't just stop a few days before which means I'd only have 2 weeks to taper off them.