Atenolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)

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

Bsgs
June 12, 2016

"This medication has helped me out alot. My blood pressure and palpitations are under control. I feel tired for the first few hours after I take the medication.....but it gets better as the day goes on."

10 / 10

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kevin...
April 4, 2010

"I use atenolol as one of three medications now (along with Norvasc and Hydrochlorothiazide) and the combination is working well. Blood pressure ranges in the 130/80 range and lower. I need it this low since I am a diabetic."

7 / 10

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norel
June 18, 2009

"I was prescribed atenolol for hypertension and high heart rate (12 mg, once daily), unless my heart rate gets down to 60 or below. It seems great, in that I am "calmer" or more relaxed; but the only thing I am wondering about is the slow weight gain. My diet is the same now as it was before when I started taking it. I am calling the physician to see if that may be why."

7 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

Janice...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 24, 2022

"Do not take this medicine if you have trouble sleeping. After taking 25 mg for a week I was sleeping only 3 hours a night even though a take a prescription medicine for insomnia. My bp dropped from 151 to 136."

1 / 10

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Noone
Taken for 10 years or more
May 12, 2022

"I was prescribed Atenolol 25mg for high blood pressure. I have been taking this drug for over 12 years along with amlodipine. I have to do a speech for my Daughter’s wedding, I’m a very anxious person and the other day I took 50mg of Antenolol as a experiment instead of my usual, 25mg. I found that I was a lot calmer in social situations, usually I panic doing the weekly shopping. I have never been able to ask for help for my anxiety and have lived with it for many years, I will definitely be taking 50mg to help me on my daughters wedding. The only side effects at the higher dose for me were, slightly blurred vision, and a little more tired, pulse and blood pressure a little lower. Best of luck everyone, just take one day at a time."

10 / 10

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So...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 28, 2022

"I was put on a small dose of Atenolol in Feb 22 for severe anxiety and high blood pressure. It has worked incredibly well for me. I do feel tired and fatigue some days, but my anxiety and blood pressure are much lower. So it is worth it in my opinion."

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SYED...
February 10, 2016

"I am taking atenolol since more than 10 years, now my age is 42. Initially it was very good for reducing bp even now also. But initially no any side effects, But for the 2 years I have gout, I feel the gout may be caused due to using atenolol for a long time"

10 / 10

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Barne...
January 30, 2009

"I was taking atenolol for almost 2 years and the only thing I noticed was the inability to push my cardio workouts too far. I switched to Coreg CR and I felt cloudy, and felt like a rubber band was around my chest. I am trying Bystolic now. First thing I notice is that my arms fall asleep at night when they are bent on my chest. I will most likely switch back to atenolol in a few days if I still have side effects. Besides the wall I was hitting when being agressive with cardio-exercise, atenolol 25mg made me feel very calm."

10 / 10

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Maine...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 3, 2017

"Pros:Overall my experience is positive. Controlling a BP to below 110 for an aortic aneurysm. Cons: dependent on manufacturing for sure.one manufacturer left me exhausted, to low of a BP, and low heart rate."

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 8, 2022

"I was put on Atenolol for high blood pressure and frequent PVCs. It did lower my blood pressure, but left me foggy and fatigued most days. The cardiologist said I can discontinue because the PVCs are benign. He mentioned I may want to continue it for the migraines. I laughed because the month I was on Atenolol I got 3 migraines with Aura…which is the most I’ve had in a long time."

3 / 10

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rites
Taken for less than 1 month
June 22, 2016

"Was started taking atenolol 25. It worked well for 7 days. Then i faced side effects. I have swollen right ankle, i came to know after 12 days its side effect of atenolol. Worse drug ive ever experienced. Im back to amlodipine & its working well now."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
July 29, 2009

Tenormin (atenolol) "I was taking Tenormin for about 3 years before I had an episode of chest pain. After tests it was determined that I have a myocardial bridge. At that time, I asked the doctor to change from Tenormin to something else, as I had frequent strange dreams. I now take Tiazac, and while my blood pressure seems stable, I have spells of tiredness, migraines and less frequently than before, strange dreams."

8 / 10

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Bon
Taken for less than 1 month
December 19, 2020

"I was on Bisoprolol for eight years and suffered extreme pain was told it was fibromyalgia and was sent to see many specialist, none of which connected it was blood pressure tablet. Eventually my Dr changed it too Atenolol, and after the first tablet I was again in extreme pain to my arms shoulders joints ankle. After years of this extreme pain and being bed bound, and given more drugs for the pain I’m at the end of my rope and have decided to see a specialist privately."

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Melanie...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 6, 2016

"The longer I was taking this the more breathless I became. My dose was halved and it was great for a while but the breathlessness is creeping back. Bought myself a pill cutter and am going to half it again. Also take amitriptyline and indapamide originally for headaches but now for high blood pressure too."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
November 21, 2008

"I did develop a pain on the inside of my ankle on the left side with this medication. When switched to metoprolol, the pain disappeared and reappeared when I went back on Atenelol. Nevertheless, it has slowed down my heart rate (I have sinus tachacardia) by around 15 bpm and I enjoy better blood pressure control on this medicine."

8 / 10

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Waffl...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 27, 2022

"I was put on this medication for high blood pressure and also for anxiety and seems to be working great. In the last month its also brought my resting heart rate down from 85bpm to 60, which I like! It still goes up with exercise, taking 25mg every 12h"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 5, 2023

"I've been taking atenolol 25mg and methyldopa 500 mg for 5 months now. My BP is very normal however the side effects are just bad, dizziness, dull pain on the left side of my body, chest discomfort, and anxiety always very paranoid. Some days are better. I am hoping all these will go away, I'm also terrified about coming off atenolol but I really want to."

5 / 10

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MomOf...
March 14, 2009

"My blood pressure reduced significantly and quickly just days after first starting this medication. With two younger children and staying home all day with them, this medication is truly a lifesaver. I don't like taking pills however dedicating precious time to go on a diet and exercise was not an option."

9 / 10

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gamox
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 20, 2022

"I am taking 25 mg atenolol for high blood pressure, No side effects till about second week, I began pain in my legs and developed a UTI and had difficulty urinating, When I called the doctor after a month he changed my BP medicine,"

4 / 10

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lh123
Taken for 1 to 2 years
November 8, 2021

"Atenolol has been very good for me. I had racing heart and somewhat high blood pressure caused by Graves disease, and it really helped out while I was stabilizing my antithyroid medication levels. Helped a lot with anxiety, too. I had a thyroidectomy later, and stayed on the atenolol while trying to find the correct dose of thyroid hormone. With all those fluctuations, I could have had annoying heart symptoms, but thanks to the atenolol the transition to synthetic thyroid hormone went smoothly. No side effects, except for some fatigue and mild lightheadedness for a few days when first starting on the medication. The only downside is that atenolol is hard to taper off, at least for me. I went down to 12.5mg for a month and it was ok, but when I stopped it altogether I started having insomnia and episodes of racing heart (after waking up & light exercise). However, I might not be fully stable on the thyroid meds yet, and some of this could be their effect."

9 / 10

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Baylie
Taken for less than 1 month
July 31, 2021

"Sometimes this medication works and sometimes not. I take 2, 25 mg each. Sometimes my blood pressure is low compared to MY normal and sometimes it is normal. I had an almost fainting problem which led me to the hospital for observation for 3 days. Nothing was found and they did not let me have any BP medication while there."

6 / 10

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Trish...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 21, 2013

Tenormin (atenolol) "My blood pressure went fro 160/100 to 110/70 and I have not had any side effects."

10 / 10

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Sally
April 30, 2021

"I've been taking Atenolol 25 mg for about 15 years. No side effects but pulse is very slow. Is there any body else who is experiencing slow pulse with Atenolol please?"

9 / 10

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Maggie...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 29, 2012

"This is a great medication. Not only has it helped me with my blood pressure, it has also helped me with my anxiety."

10 / 10

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DeeDee
February 14, 2013

"After a nightmare few years on various ACE inhibitors (Diovan the worst), I asked my Dr. for Atenolol. After only a week and a half, no more palpitations and immediate lowered blood pressure. "

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