anyone been on Atenonol for high blood pressure?

Question

What are the side effects?

Answer 1

the biggest thing that i noticed (and is probably the most prevalent one) is that you get cold easily and you get tired quickly from excercising or walking long distances. i use to take for an arrythmia daily but i dont anymore because im pretty physically active and i couldnt stand the fatigue. you get use to it somewhat though after a week or two. the other common ones i hear others complain about are nightmares, apathetic attitude (dont care about stuff as much), and getting lightheaded if you stand up quickly. there are others but those are the common ones. some people get lots of side effects, others dont notice any at all, everybody can react differently

Answer 2

I haven't had an experience like you describe,I've been on B/P meds for 9 1/2 years. Basically well controlled. There have been occasions when I just didn't feel right, would monitor my b/p and find it high. Usually I would take .5mg of lorazepam and kick back in the lounger, it would come down shortly. My doc has changed my meds about4 times since I began, each time it would settle into a usual 120/70 or close. This last time, I didn't respond quickly and was feeling arrhythmia's, was referred to a cardiologist. I wore a Holter monitor and had some scan, can't remember now what it was called. the cardiologist found nothing alarming. After all that, the arrhythmia's and spikes all seemed to settle down. maybe reassurance had something to do with it. I told my doctors I am not a neurotic, but believe in being proactive. Don't want to find serious problems only after a cardiac event. Be sure you document your time line and remember everything about your experience. I believe you will b e fine, but reassurance is a wonderful thing.

Answer 3

Not been on it myself, but had many patients who were. Here's what the drug books say about side effects
SIDE EFFECTS: Atenolol is generally well tolerated, and side effects are mild and transient. Rare side effects include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, depression, dreaming, memory loss, fever, impotence, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, numbness, tingling, cold extremities, sore throat, and shortness of breath or wheezing.

While you are first on it keep a log book of your pulse (take it every day in the morning and at bedtime), take it to your next Dr appt. If you can make it to rite-aid or wal-mart and do those automatic blood pressure cuffs that would be good, show that to your Dr too. Also be careful when moving from laying to sitting to standing. Position changes might cause the lightheaded feeling, so change positions slowly.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Do you mean Atenolol? I took that several years ago for high blood pressure. I didn't actually have any side effects, but my doctor took me off of it because I have asthma and emphysema. Apparently it interferes with any kind of lung obstruction.

Answer 6

I am a CNA for people with developmental disabilities, and one of the ladies I work with is on it. I think the best place to look for the side effects is on Webmd.com. It will tell you everything you could ever hope to know about the drug, and then some.

She didn't appear to be affected by any side effects, and didn't seem to mind taking it.

Answer 7

The most common side affects of atenolol are fatigue, weakness, and impotence. Those are most frequently reported. Some others that are less common are: anxiety, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, stuffy nose, constipation, diarrhea, N/V, decreased libido, urinary frequency, and back pain.
Are you having side effects from this medicine or are you just concerned since it is new to you?

Answer 8

My husband has been on it for 6 or 7 months now. I noticed that he is tired alot and gets chilled easily.

Answer 9

There is an alternative that is safer and has no side effects.

I'll be happy to show you.

Answer 10

hi frnds, i'm taking atenonol+ amlodiphine since 10 yrs....till no side effect ...