Why do patients use ATENOLOL? iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 11,870 patients that use ATENOLOL (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
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I'm not a doctor but Cozaar is well known for not having sexual side effects. Atenolol on the other hand does *Although from the survey on this site its not noted as common. All I know is when I started on it my ability to get erect went to about zero. I am however taking the largest dose.
49 year old male
Posted: 2008-08-16 16:03:37
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I was prescribed atenolol by a Kaiser physician that did not know me for my blood pressure. I am a runner. It worked OK for a while, but after about 9 months, I no longer could run as well as I could previously, as I could not get my pulse rate up and I felt exhausted withn the least effort. I went to a exercise physiologist/nutritionist who told me I had the wrong medicine and should have been on an ACE inhibitor instead. When I saw my regular doctor, she agreed and switched me. When I ceased the atenolol, I felt alive again and running was much easier as if a huge weight had been lifted from my back. Also, my HDL cholesterol which had always been in the low 50's/high40's was reduced to 43 with the atenolol. This was very significant for me since need high HDL to offset my relatively high total cholesterol and keep my TC/HDC ratio near 4.5. Since I also needed running to keep my long term (20 year) impaired glucose tolerance (110-100) from turning into diabetis, a beta blocker like atenolol was a bad choice and never should have been prescribed. Beware atenlol etc., if you are an avid exerciser and need high HDL or glucose control!
68 year old male
Posted: 2008-08-13 11:35:04
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For all of you that keep saying take as prescribed - you guys need to think beyond what the doc tells you. Yes for the most part it is true that you need to take your meds as prescribed but only you will know how the medication interacts with your body and the other medications you take so make sure that you trust your own body's response. If you ever feel that the medication is not working as it is supposed to then you need to not just blindly follow your Dr. instructions you need to call your Dr. or pharmacist ASAP and explain the situation/symptoms so that you are sure everything is ok. Also alot of health insurance companies have nurse practioners on staff 24/7 that you can call and explain the symptoms and check it out.
In the end the most effective way to take your medications is to follow directions but also to make sure that you are well educated on what you are taking and if there are any out of the ordinary symptoms to immediately call and make sure there is nothing wrong -do not sit and fuss about it online trying to determine what is going on
30 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-03 23:53:18
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I take atenolol because it is a beta blocker. I have issues with extreme rage and violent outbursts (I also had slightly elevated blood pressure) so I was prescribed atenolol to block the uptake of the excess adrenline that causes my violent outbursts. This medication has worked wonderfully and has, in combination with my klonopin, been amazing in allowing me to calm down from what would be considered a violent outburst/panic attack. This is new approach and use for this medication but it has made wonders. I can feel it take the excessive adrenline out of comission and really calm me down.
30 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-03 23:39:57
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I just starting 1 pill of 50mg a day of Atenolol 6 days ago. Yesterday and today at about 16hrs into the 24hrs my blood pressure shoots up. I get weak with tremors, teeth chattering and can hardly speak. Feel completely revved up yet ready to pass out. My doc said the pill has worn off and sure enough I take a half dose and within an hour pressure is down and strange feelings are gone. Has anyone ever had this experience? I mean after 6 days I can't believe my body is so dependent on this. Plus I thought it was suppose to last 24hrs?
38 year old female
Posted: 2008-07-21 05:06:03
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My doctor ordered Atenolol 25 mg to supplement 100 mg Cozaar for high blood pressure. An immediate beneficial effect was noted. Now I'm wondering if I might try to stop the Atenolol and reduce Cozaar since my blood pressure has improved. I don't like being on a drug forever without seeing if there is an improvement in the health condition allowing me to stop or reduce a med. What do you all think?
69 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-15 21:40:08 Rating: