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Atenolol (Atenolol) - monitoring more than 34,000 patients

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What does it do?

This product is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, and is also used in the management of patients with a history of angina or heart attack. It works by blocking 'beta' receptors that play an important role in regulating cardiovascular function.

Last text update: 2010-12-15

Last data update: 2012-01-14

Black Box Warning:
This product has a black box warning relating to its potential dangers if treatment is suddenly stopped.

General Information:

7.7: Atenolol Average Satisfaction Score

81% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Atenolol.
20% of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Atenolol

MediGuard regularly polls our more than 34,000 users taking Atenolol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.

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I have been taking Atenolol for a couple of years for treatment of irregular heart beats, and recently had a pacemaker inserted. I had hoped to be able to stop the medication following the surgery, but have not been able to do that. I have several of the reported side effects including weight gain of significant amount, eye sight changes & others that come and go, but my Cardiologist continues to insist that I take the medication. I do not have a BP problem - never have.

64 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2012-01-24 21:27:45

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Taking Atenolol and Lovastatin. My BP was getting low, but was very cold all the time. My Dr took me off Atenolol for a while, I did not seem to be as cold. But I was getting very dizzy and had flashes in my eyes (vision), as I had before taking BP meds. I am taking Atenolol again, dizziness seems to be going away. Did this have anything to do with NOT taking BP meds? And does taking them have anything to do with getting cold?

71 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2011-12-22 22:44:23

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I have been on Toprol-xl for many years. My insurance is now moving it to a higher co-pay and is recommending I change to Lopressor or Atenolol. Would I be better going to the Lopressor which is the same as Tropol-xl or switching to Atenolol. Am having some side effects with Toprol and am considering changing to Atenolol.

70 year old – Source: MediGuard
Posted: 2011-12-15 14:36:07

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