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
Mazin Z
evaluated on Jun 17, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
CarrieFaye
evaluated on Mar 20, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for tachycardia (fast heart rate): Major
- Side effects: None
PortLee
evaluated on Nov 05, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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