Atenolol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• penel...
• June 23, 2009

Tenormin (atenolol) for High Blood Pressure "Was on this for about 6 years. Was dieting and exercising and lost about 57 lbs. My pulse rate dropped to about 48-60, had all kinds of heart tests, scary, did not find any issues for the heart thankfully but the atenolol was taking my pulse down too low. Switched to Lisinopril just today, pulse is already in the normal range."

• MN user
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 9, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "I have been taking atenolol for over 20 years to prevent migraines. I feel fortunate the my doctor was a specialist in migraines and put me on this when I was experiencing migraines every three days in college. When I was pregnant, however, they did not know about the side effects, so my son did suffer growth restriction in utero. He was only 5 pound at 40 weeks, and was taken by emergency c-section. He is now 14 year old and fine."

• Weath...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 18, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Have been taking this for years, basically I'll self medicate to get the right dose for the day. Some days I don't need any others I need a bit more. (Doctor is fine with me doing it also) Was put on it after a nasty experience with Vioxx. I do lots of running, cycling, swimming, and just an all around fitness junkie. Aside from a cough when my HR gets to 152, and a bit of insomnia it has worked great."

• goody...
• September 25, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "since taking atenolol 50 mg twice daily for about a year i have been slightly weak, and gained a little weight which is hard to get off. i think i have other side effects but nothing extreme. my problem, i mean the one that worries me, is nightmares. i simply don't like having crazy nightmares. i think i'd rather gamble on having elevated bp. i think my quality of life will go up if i reduce the dosage, even though my longevity will probably go down. i suppose there are other medicines which do the same as atenolol, but i think maybe it's better to see if i can get along without them. of course, if my health gets worse, then i must give up and just do what the doctor tells me. i trust my doctor, i just want to trust myself too."

• Jen
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 21, 2019

For Mitral Valve Prolapse "At 27 years old I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse, hypertension, and fast heart beat. My fabulous doctor, who was the head of the hypertension department started me on 50mg. Tenormin daily for the first month, and then increased it to 100mg daily (which is now called Atenolol (generic). I'm now 62 years old and have successfully been taking the same medication & dosage for all these years!!!"

• AEO...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 20, 2021

For Anxiety "I've been on atenolol for 12 years, first 100mg a day, and the last 4 years 50mg a day.. It fixed me up real good. Ever see the movie Limitless? Well, that's what atenolol been for me. All symptoms gone from day one. As far as long term negative effect, I haven had any. This is an amazing pill."

• Kwissay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2018

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "My cardiologist prescribed one-half of the 25 mg. atenolol pill for premature ventricular complexes, which started occurring post-ablation for SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). I find this medication to be very effective in keeping me calm, and my blood pressure nice and low. It has no negative side effects. I feel the extra benefit of this med is the calm I experience. It is so nice to not react rashly in certain situations. Yeah for atenolol!!!"

• Charlie...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 7, 2015

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I take atenolol to treat tachycardia caused by Dysautonomia. Like some others with my condition, there are many beta-blockers I cannot tolerate. I also have asthma (potentially caused by dysautonomia) which is a concern when taking beta blockers. Atenolol is cardioselective and less likely to affect respiratory function. In my case, this has been true. It is the only beta blocker I have been able to use without having horrible, debilitating and/or life threatening side effects. It has brought my resting HR down from 120-130 to 80-90. Now my HR only goes above 120 with strenuous exercise or infections. Side Effects: Cold extremities, slight worsening of asthma symptoms, insomnia if taken within 6 hours of bedtime."

• Anonymous
• October 15, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken this medicine for ten years. 50mg at first then 100mg. Have suffered with rash on my arms, itching, light headedness, confusion since reduced to 50mg have noticed lightheadedness has decreased."

• nostunk
• April 11, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I suffered with slightly elevated blood pressure and migraines for 12 to 15 years. After a trip to Mayo Clinic and being put on beta blockers my blood pressure was normal and no headaches. I have now been on Atenolol for 10 yrs or more with a total of 47 yrs on various blockers with minimal side effects. I don't believe Doctors use this treatment often enough for migraines."

• Xyz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I'm 21 year old with a high blood pressure of 160/100 and a pulse rate of 90+ I used only 5 day of atenolol 50 mg it helps me to lower my blood pressure of 110/70 but also seen side effects from day first (extreme fatigue, coldness and low heart beat (46) now today I'm going to consult my doctor about these side effects"

• Gigi
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 5, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Atenolol 25mg for about 5 years or more. I have a family history of high blood pressure. It has been working fine for me all these years, it has lowered my bp. The last few months or so my anxiety has been crazy, I’m dizzy, nauseous, loss of appetite, I just feel horrible. It’s weird though I will wake up feeling good and maybe the whole day I will be fine. Then some days I wake up feeling good and then out of nowhere I will feel sick, nauseous and dizzy and tingly all over out of nowhere. I feel so bad, all I want to do is lay down, then it causes my anxiety to kick in. I am so frustrated , I am tired of not feeling sick so often. The doctors say it’s vertigo…. It’s not vertigo!! I’m so tired of feeling sick all the time."

• Leah
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 21, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I suffered years and years of migraines. I had to wrap my head in a rag with alcohol to get some relief. My migraines stopped when I was prescribed Atenolol for high blood pressure. Have only had a couple of mild episodes in two years taking Atenolol. Yey!"

• tailw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "Was given atenolol for high blood pressure and suffered many bad side effects. Very tired, itching, dizzy, increase in blood sugar and moodiness. Migraine headaches are a sign of non celiac gluten sensitivity. Many family members suffer with migraines and a gluten free diet stops them."

• Wizard
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 20, 2019

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I was diagnosed with SVT in 1992. I was prescribed 50mg Atenolol. My problems were completely gone. I dropped to 25Mg in 2001 and have been on 25Mg since. I know when I have missed my pill. I call it "funny feeling in my chest". The first thing I do is make sure I took my pill. It is "My little friend". I take it with 40Mg of Lipitor and 60 Mg of Cymbalta. Also 81Mg asprin, Zytec, 1200Mg Fish Oil, B-Complex and Areds 2 for my eyes. Absolutely no problems or side effects. "

• bcfre...
• August 25, 2009

For Migraine Prevention "This medication has been an absolute God send to me. Prior to taking low-dose Atenolol, I was getting crippling migraines once a month or so that would consume 48-72 hours of my life. My doctor began prescribing Atenolol over three years ago, and I have only had three or four migraines since - all of which I was able to stop immediately with Imitrex. I have no side effects other than sleepiness, which simply means I take it before bed and there are no issues."

• moonf...
• November 18, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Please note this medication (atenolol) did in fact make me lose hair. Each morning, I awake to comb my hair. I noticed large amount of hair left in my comb. I start searching the web on my medications. There it was atenolol. (hair loss) I told my doctor and was put on another beta blocker. The hair lose stopped."

• Micka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 17, 2016

For Anxiety "Was ok for many months then terrible, debilitating nausea. Given nausea was a symptom of my anxiety and gastroparesis I thought my symptoms were coming back. TERRIBLE experience. Keep in mind, people, side effects can crop up at any time, not necessarily at the beginning of treatment."

• LaraH...
• October 6, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I ended up in the ER with my BP over 200. I was very scared. I was put on ATENOLOL 25 once a day. So far after a week I'm down to 150's - 160's but needs to go lower. How long will this take...anyone know? I also feel tired and am hoping this does not cause weight gain. Any help appreciated. Thanks!"

• New...
• September 26, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I just started using this for migraine prevention this week. I've had no bad side effects. I've actually been sleeping better and I feeling less anxiety. I will post a follow-up review in a couple of months."

• skywa...
• August 2, 2009

For Migraine Prevention "I've been taking Atenolol 25mg for about 3 years. I used to get very bad migraines at least 3 times a month but since taking atenolol my migraines have all but gone, my blood pressure has come down. I do however have strange dreams and have slowly gained weight over the years."

• Geova...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 15, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I'm on 150mg Atenolol, I take 100mg in the morning and 50mg at night. Side effects are, leg water retention, breathlessness on exertion due to too slow heart rate, breathlessness when sleeping due to even slower heart rate, this in addition to dizzyness. I should mention I sauffer from Diabetes type 2, insulin/diet controlled, so there may be an Insulin/Atenolol conflict there, and polyneuropathy to the extent I can no longer walk as my legs no longer respond to instructions from my brain."

• Pakes...
• August 4, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I've been using Atenolol for 20 years, not my favorite. I struggle with exhaustion, low blood pressure and weight gain. On the upside... my aortic aneurysm has remained stable and aortic replacement isn't necessary for now."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2009

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I have had NO noticeable side affects from this medication. I did stop taking it for a week and found out how much I really do need atenolol. My heart palpitations returned with a vengeance. Post heart attack .. listen to your doctor."

• Captain...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "At first was really nice to find a blood pressure pill with not so many side effects. Also helped with anxiety which was an added bonus. The first week or so was nice one night woke up one eye was seeing double went away by morning - never had that before. Recently chest & back was very sore & had weird breathing patterns with fast breathing at moments but not getting better. Missed a dose the next day the back & chest pain gone. If it was not for these problems I would still be taking. I would recommend this to people but with the heart failure that this medication could cause. I know people on this drug no problems for them."