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Atenolol

Atenolol

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7.4  Effectiveness
3.3  Side Effects
6.9  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 4 side effects and 3 holistic benefits for this medication.
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The generic name of this medication is Atenolol and brand name is Tenormin.

The active ingredient of this medication is Atenolol and inactive ingredient is Magnesium Stearate.

Atenolol is manufactured by Geneva/Sandoz.

Mainly used to decrease fatalities due to heart problems after a heart attack.
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Furosemide 8.44 7.5 2.58 9 Get Info
Benicar 8.23 6.99 2.03 13 Get Info
Atenolol 7.52 6.53 2.89 27 Get Info
Hydrochlorothiazide 6.59 6.1 2.77 17 Get Info
Lisinopril 5.8 5.32 3.21 45 Get Info
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Effectiveness of Atenolol by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Atenolol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 3.7% 92.6% 3.7% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 32.3% 25.8% 41.9%
Breathing 0% 3.7% 88.9% 7.4% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 92.6% 7.4% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 3.7% 92.6% 0% 3.7%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 89.3% 10.7% 0%
Energy 3.4% 6.9% 75.9% 13.8% 0%
Eyesight 0% 3.7% 96.3% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 3.6% 89.3% 7.1% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 96.3% 3.7% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 89.3% 3.6% 7.1%
Sexual Health 3.7% 7.4% 85.2% 3.7% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 3.7% 96.3% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 3.6% 71.4% 17.9% 7.1%
Stress Level 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Cold Hands and/or Feet 73.1% 19.2% 3.8% 3.8% 0%
Constipation 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 96% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 75.9% 20.7% 0% 3.4% 0%
Drowsiness 86.2% 10.3% 3.4% 0% 0%
Fatigue 75.9% 17.2% 6.9% 0% 0%
Headache 89.3% 10.7% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 85.7% 10.7% 0% 3.6% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 84.6% 0% 15.4% 0% 0%
Loss of Taste 92.3% 0% 7.7% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 92% 8% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 88.5% 0% 3.8% 7.7% 0%
Anemia 96% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 84% 4% 8% 4% 0%
Cough 96.2% 3.8% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 50% 10.7% 25% 14.3% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 92.6% 7.4% 0% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 88% 4% 4% 0% 4%
Heartburn 88% 8% 4% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 88.5% 7.7% 3.8% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 81.5% 11.1% 3.7% 3.7% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 88% 8% 0% 0% 4%
Slow Heartbeat 76.9% 15.4% 7.7% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 92% 0% 4% 4% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 88% 0% 8% 4% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 96% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Atenolol
Since taking Atenolol Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.2%
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User Comments about Atenolol
03 Mar 2010 I tried to stay the course for about 3 weeks but loss of energy, nausea and occasional vomiting had me asking my doctor to get me off of Atenolol. I work out at the gym several times a week and noticed, (I wear a heart monitor to gauge my fat-burning and cadio zones), that I could not get above about 85 on my pulse rate when 115-120 was the target easily achieved before Atenolol. Result: I perpetually felt sluggish, morose and knew this drug was NOT for me.
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24 Feb 2010 At first I had sweaty palms, and slight dizziness, but gradually the body gets used to the drug.
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18 Feb 2010 Started 3 weeks ago. At first the side effects were hard to handle (hot /cold flashes, sweating, tiredness, cold hands). Now my body has adjusted to it and it has brought my blood pressure down and lessened my heart rate. It's important to wait it out 2 weeks because it took that long to start working. Taking 25 mg 2 x pd with hydrochlorithiazide. No other health issues!
   —Posted by Anonymous
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05 Jan 2010 I started taking Atenolol to stabilize my blood pressure. I have been taking high blood pressure medication for years and this helps to stabilize it with little to no side effects.
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04 Jan 2010 my blood pressure has been well controlled since I started taking Atenolol
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