Atenolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Tenormin
Reviews for Atenolol
- ton...
- February 1, 2012
"I have taken atenolol for over 21 years, and it has kept my pressure in the normal range for a 68-year-old man. Although it does slow my heartbeat to 45 bps at times, and I feel tired also."
- 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."
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- Anonymous
- October 19, 2009
"Due to unstable high blood pressure, have tried many brands of medicines which did not work for me. Only Atenolol is perfect for my blood pressure."
- Now...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 17, 2016
"Ended up in the hospital with extremely low blood pressure, blacking out, uncontrollable shaking, feeling cold, gray pallor... was not fun."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Nik...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 11, 2018
"The only drug that works for my high blood pressure. I take 12.5 mg per day. I tried Norvasc and Micardis, but both were not working to lower my blood pressure."
- DrB...
- October 17, 2016
"Important when taking atenolol with diabetes mellitus, it masks hypoglycemic warning signs."
- jag...
- February 4, 2009
Atenolol "Very effective. I would feel pleasant within 15-20 minutes of taking one tablet of Tenormin. No side effects felt."
- Bob...
- April 14, 2018
"Insomnia. Severe depression. Sadness cravings for alcohol."
- 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."
- 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."
- ROS...
- April 11, 2009
"Muscle pain and shaking on left side of body."
- Old...
- September 18, 2015
"Dizziness ... not given full information about medication from the physician ... should have done my own medication search on the Internet."
- Mus...
- 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."
- Bsg...
- June 12, 2016
"This medication has helped me out a lot. 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."
- 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."
- sha...
- February 18, 2016
"Atenolol 6.25 mg bringing my BP to low 96/68, sometimes 86/57. I feel lightheaded and dizzy. Works well for bringing pulse rate down 60-80."
- you...
- 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!"
- 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."
- Anonymous
- February 24, 2009
"I've been taking this medication for 2 years now, and it has been wonderful since the day I started."
- sky...
- August 1, 2009
"I've been on atenolol for about 3 years, and it is a wonderful blood pressure pill."
- Mur...
- July 16, 2009
"No problems on this medication. On it for three years now. My blood pressure has gotten better and better."
- mar...
- 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."
- Can...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 29, 2016
"Thought it did nothing, so I skipped a dose, and it was the worst day of my life... Best drug ever."
- Anonymous
- November 5, 2016
"Excellent, keeps my blood pressure down."
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Atenolol "I just started this drug, noticed heart rate regulated, and blood pressure and heart rate hasn't been this low in years, so far seems to be great. I am on 25mg - the lowest dose."