Atenolol Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Depression

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Dizziness
  • Low Energy

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Constriction Of Blood Vessels Of The Extremities
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Worsening Asthma

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness
  • Leg Pain
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Wheezing

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot Or Thrombosis Of The Mesenteric Artery Of The Intestines
  • A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
  • A Psoriasis-Like Skin Eruption
  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • A Type Of Slowed Heart Rhythm Disorder Called Heart Block
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • Hallucinations
  • Insufficient Blood Supply To The Colon
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Sore Throat
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Blurred Vision
  • Confusion
  • Cough
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Eye
  • Dry Mouth
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fever
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Memory Loss
  • Mood Changes
  • Nervousness
  • Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Visible Water Retention

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