Atenolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Tenormin

Atenolol has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 120 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Atenolol

rabaq
February 27, 2010

Tenormin (atenolol) "I just started this drug, noticed heart rate regulated ,and blood preasure and heart rate hasn't been this low in years, so far seems to be great. I am on 25mg - the lowest dose."

8 / 10

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tony...
February 1, 2012

"I have taken atenolol for over 21 years and it has kept my pressure in the normal range for a 68yr old man. Although its does slow my heartbeat to 45bps at times and I feel tired also."

7 / 10

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55 Report

53...
December 7, 2011

"Caused severe dizziness upon standing and even when sitting at my desk. Mental disturbances such as severe blurred vision, causing nausea and vomiting."

2 / 10

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49 Report

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Now...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 17, 2016

"Ended up in hospital with extremely low blood pressure, blacking out, uncontrollable shaking, feeling cold, grey pallor...was not fun."

1 / 10

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35 Report

Anonymous
October 19, 2009

"Due to unstable high blood pressure, have tried many brands of medicines which did not work with me. Only Atenolol is perfect for my blood pressure."

9 / 10

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52 Report

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Nikita
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 11, 2018

"The only drug that works for my high blood pressure I take 12.5mg per day. I tried norvasc and micardis but both not working to lower my blood pressure"

10 / 10

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26 Report

DrBud...
October 17, 2016

"Important when taking atenolol with Diabetes Mellitus it masks hypoglycaemic warning signs "

4 / 10

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30 Report

Bob
April 14, 2018

"Insomnia. Severe depression. Sadness crave alcohol"

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25 Report

Jet...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 28, 2013

"Works well for me along with spironolactone. Actually think it's good for your facial skin, helping to keep it smooth."

10 / 10

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37 Report

jaggia
February 4, 2009

Tenormin (atenolol) "Very effective. I would feel pleasant within 15 - 20 minutes of taking one tablet of Tenormin. No side effects felt."

10 / 10

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46 Report

Old...
September 18, 2015

"Dizziness ... not given full information about medication from physician ... should have done my own medication search on Internet"

5 / 10

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26 Report

ROSS...
April 11, 2009

"Muscle pain and shaking on left side of body"

7 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 9, 2012

"I had very vivid dreams while on this medication while being treated for hypertension following a mild stroke."

1 / 10

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31 Report

Cant...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 29, 2016

"Thougt it did nothing so i skipped a dose and it was the worst day of my life...Best Drug Ever"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
October 6, 2009

"I have been taking this medication for 8 years now and have not noticed any side-effects. My blood pressure has remained stable the entire time I have been on this medication."

10 / 10

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34 Report

shabs
February 18, 2016

"Atenolol 6.25mg bringing my bp to low 96/68 some times 86/57 I feel lightheaded and dizzy.works well for bringing pulse rate down 60-80."

3 / 10

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Mustang...
October 17, 2008

"I have been taking a daily dose of 25 mg Atenolol for two years. It has worked well in lowering my blood pressure. I have not noticed any side effects."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 29, 2016

"Noticing symptoms of heart failure."

8 / 10

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21 Report

Anonymous
July 18, 2008

"This medication has been very effective in treating my hypertension without all the side effects I have had with other hypertension medications. "

9 / 10

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yourd...
March 10, 2009

"I have been taking Atenolol for more than three years. I work out daily and although I cannot get my heart rate up as high as the experts want me to, at least at 72 I can work out. Feel great!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 5, 2016

"Excellant , keeps my blood pressure down"

9 / 10

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Nunnu
September 11, 2015

"No side effects!! Very effective!!!"

10 / 10

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20 Report

skywa...
August 1, 2009

"I've been on atenolol for about 3 years and it is a wonderful blood pressure pill."

9 / 10

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28 Report

mark
August 9, 2009

"This medication works really well; I don't believe my dosage is high enough, because my heart rate goes up late at night making it hard for me to sleep."

10 / 10

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28 Report

Anonymous
February 24, 2009

"I've been taking this medication for 2 years now and it has been wonderful since the day I started."

10 / 10

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28 Report

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