Atenolol (Atenolol) - monitoring more than 35,000 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: 2012-05-18

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

Usage:

Atenolol (along with other drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) is most commonly used to treat the conditions below. Please note that some patients may be using this medication for more than one condition.

High Blood Pressure	81%
Atrial Fibrillation	16%
Heart Disease/Stroke Prevention	9%
Heart Valve Problems	7%
Migraine/Headache	4%

General Information:

7.8: Atenolol Average Satisfaction Score

77% 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 35,000 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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