Reviewer: Golfman1105, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Was on 50mg for many years. B/P good & HB slow 50-60. 3 yrs ago reduced to 25mg. Still about the same. Recently told to cut pill in half & take every 12 hrs. Still about the same. Experience some shortness of breath and fatigue. I can live with that as I am still able to be quite active. Also caused ED. Thank God for viagra. LOL

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Was on 50mg for many years. B/P good & HB slow 50-60. 3 yrs ago reduced to 25mg. Still about the same. Recently told to cut pill in half & take every 12 hrs. Still about the same. Experience some shortness of breath and fatigue. I can live with that as I am still able to be quite active. Also caused ED. Thank God for viagra. LOL
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Reviewer: lor, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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used this drug for almost 5 years,made me tired with very low bp and heart rate until i discovered eating at least one banana during or after breakfast before i take 1/2 atenolol really helps.probably because banana contains potassium which is one of the useful nutrients to fight fatigue. i take the other 1/2 of the 25mg after dinner.tenormin works great for my anxiety too. one mile walk will help ... Show Full Comment

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used this drug for almost 5 years,made me tired with very low bp and heart rate until i discovered eating at least one banana during or after breakfast before i take 1/2 atenolol really helps.probably because banana contains potassium which is one of the useful nutrients to fight fatigue. i take the other 1/2 of the 25mg after dinner.tenormin works great for my anxiety too. one mile walk will help with weight gain.
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Reviewer: NORMA KEEVER, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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It works for the BP but I have developed OAB and blue toes on one foot. Can this be from the Atenolol. I did not have this when taking Inderol.

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It works for the BP but I have developed OAB and blue toes on one foot. Can this be from the Atenolol. I did not have this when taking Inderol.
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Reviewer: farmboyinky, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been taking atenolol 100 mg/day for 10 years. It has done a great job of controlling my HBP, but I have long suspected it of some unpleasant side effects. Recently I have tapered off and trying to discontinue it totally, my doctor has switched me to lisinopril 40 mg/day. The very first day I cut my dose in half I noticed my acid reflux was much better. I have had bad reflux for several year ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking atenolol 100 mg/day for 10 years. It has done a great job of controlling my HBP, but I have long suspected it of some unpleasant side effects. Recently I have tapered off and trying to discontinue it totally, my doctor has switched me to lisinopril 40 mg/day. The very first day I cut my dose in half I noticed my acid reflux was much better. I have had bad reflux for several years and the last two days I have taken nothing at all for acid. I have coughed from acid for years before finding out the cause, now I know the cause of the acid. I also have long suspected sexual side effects from atenolol, but time will tell if that is verified. My sex life has become nothing for the last several years. That has caused great frustration and depression in itself. This medicine does a great job lowering blood pressure, but be very cautious and attentive if using it. It can cause lots of unwanted problems too.
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Reviewer: gabby291, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Has worked good over past 3 years, but now blood pressure is fluctuating from high 184/88 to low 105/56 Don't understand why? Would increasing doseage help>

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Has worked good over past 3 years, but now blood pressure is fluctuating from high 184/88 to low 105/56 Don't understand why? Would increasing doseage help>
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