anyone been on Atenonol for high blood pressure?
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the biggest thing that i noticed (and is probably the most prevalent one) is that you get cold easily and you get tired quickly from excercising or walking long distances. i use to take for an arrythmia daily but i dont anymore because im pretty physically active and i couldnt stand the fatigue. you get use to it somewhat though after a week or two. the other common ones i hear others complain about are nightmares, apathetic attitude (dont care about stuff as much), and getting lightheaded if you stand up quickly. there are others but those are the common ones. some people get lots of side effects, others dont notice any at all, everybody can react differently
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Not been on it myself, but had many patients who were. Here's what the drug books say about side effects
SIDE EFFECTS: Atenolol is generally well tolerated, and side effects are mild and transient. Rare side effects include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, depression, dreaming, memory loss, fever, impotence, lightheadedness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, numbness, tingling, cold extremities, sore throat, and shortness of breath or wheezing.
While you are first on it keep a log book of your pulse (take it every day in the morning and at bedtime), take it to your next Dr appt. If you can make it to rite-aid or wal-mart and do those automatic blood pressure cuffs that would be good, show that to your Dr too. Also be careful when moving from laying to sitting to standing. Position changes might cause the lightheaded feeling, so change positions slowly.
There is an alternative that is safer and has no side effects.
I'll be happy to show you. My husband has been on it for 6 or 7 months now. I noticed that he is tired alot and gets chilled easily.
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