What is Atenolol?
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Atenolol, a beta blocker, is used to treat hypertension, alone or in combination with other agents. It has also been used for acute alcohol withdrawal, certain cardiac arrhythmias, and prevention of migraine headache.
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How do members experience Atenolol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 282 | 145 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 216 | 65 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 177 | 85 | |
| Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome | 82 | 16 | |
| Migraine headaches | 37 | 13 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 22 | |
| Tiredness | 12 | |
| Dizziness | 9 | |
| Heart rate low (bradycardia) | 9 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 6 | |
| Low blood pressure | 5 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 19 | |
| Moderate | 35 | |
| Mild | 49 | |
| None | 266 |
Member evaluations
gilless10
evaluated on Mar 08, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
Skymaster47
evaluated on Oct 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for High Blood Pressure, Racing Pulse: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
demohun
evaluated on Sep 27, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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