What is Atenolol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AtenololBrand:
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
Fibrobella
evaluated on Aug 15, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for heart palpitations: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
sierramama
evaluated on Jan 12, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for tachycardia (fast heart rate): Moderate
- Side effects: None
motherg00se
evaluated on Aug 28, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Slight
- Side effects: None
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