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(also known as Tenormin)

Atenolol is used alone or together with other medicines (such as hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels o... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
High Blood Pressure
124
85%
Arrhythmias
17
82%
Migraine Headaches
10
70%
Heart Attack
8
100%
Angina
8
63%
Overall, 86% (203 Members) find Atenolol helpful

Atenolol Reviews

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On this now and it works great and helps with my heart palpitations and migraines as well. Makes me sleepy so I take it at night
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Was on 100 mg now 25 mg-yes working
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side effects horrible
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Keeping my pressure down. Take 1/2 daily.
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On average I think my low dose has put me back just in under the "normal" range (average about 120/80)...but I need to be more consistent with my at-home tests to really know for sure (despite having been on it for many months!)
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It is a beta blocker.. I have been on it for about 4 months.. it has helped tremendously. I have had about 3 migraines in 4 months. when before I would have about 2 migraines a week on average.
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i think so!
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Taken daily
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Keeps it low. Sometimes to low.
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I was put on this medication because my heart rate is extremely high and it helps but it drops my blood pressure real low.
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medication changed when I became pregnant
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25mg a day.
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keeps my pressure down
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they worked at the beginning
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Discussions

  1. Advice: atenolol
    I would check with your doctor or pharmacist. I had tired Atenolol a year ago and I couldn't take it increase my blood pressure, which is rare side... [More]
  2. Advice: atenolol
    ive only had mine upped but only took a few days to work. [More]
  3. Advice: atenolol
    I was put on Atenol/chlor 50-25 I was taking one, it was going to low so I take 1/2 morning then 1/2 evening. I had a very high pulse, so that is ano... [More]
  4. Advice: atenolol
    my atenolol was reduced how long does it take your blood pressure to settle and right itself after being reduced . sally [More]
  5. Discussion: Atenolol for Angina
    Tell us about your personal experience with Atenolol as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]

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