Atenolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Tenormin

Reviews for Atenolol

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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."

7 / 10

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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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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."

9 / 10

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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."

1 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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DrB...
October 17, 2016

"Important when taking atenolol with diabetes mellitus, it masks hypoglycemic warning signs."

4 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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Bob...
April 14, 2018

"Insomnia. Severe depression. Sadness cravings for alcohol."

1 / 10

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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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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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ROS...
April 11, 2009

"Muscle pain and shaking on left side of body."

7 / 10

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Old...
September 18, 2015

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

5 / 10

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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."

8 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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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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."

3 / 10

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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!"

10 / 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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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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sky...
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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Mur...
July 16, 2009

"No problems on this medication. On it for three years now. My blood pressure has gotten better and better."

8 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 5, 2016

"Excellent, keeps my blood pressure down."

9 / 10

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Meg...
January 30, 2018

"It worked great for my high BP, but the diarrhea was horrible. I couldn't leave the house. The minute I quit taking it, the diarrhea stopped, but blood pressure shot up again."

10 / 10

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