Reviewer: is this asking for email address?, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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First prescribed Lisinoprill that caused dry mouth and cough, to replace Lisinoprill was prescribed Atenlol and in Dec '13 (3rd month of taking meds) awakened with numbness and pain in upper arms and shoulders and now have pain in shoulder joints, wrists and hands. Blood tests do not show R.A. and x-rays and MRIs show slight arthritis, but should not cause so much pain. Do not know if this i ... Show Full Comment

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First prescribed Lisinoprill that caused dry mouth and cough, to replace Lisinoprill was prescribed Atenlol and in Dec '13 (3rd month of taking meds) awakened with numbness and pain in upper arms and shoulders and now have pain in shoulder joints, wrists and hands. Blood tests do not show R.A. and x-rays and MRIs show slight arthritis, but should not cause so much pain. Do not know if this is caused by medication or sudden onset arthritis. Am not taking any other medication.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Rapid Short term memory loss.

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Rapid Short term memory loss.
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Reviewer: Mike, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was on other meds for my HBP but the side effects drove me crazy. I exercise a lot and don't do well with diuretics. One doctor prescribed them any how and I was miserable. Changed doctors and they changed my medication but the new stuff just made me feel tired all the time. Another doctor and another medicine and I think we've finally got it figured out. Very little in the way of side e ... Show Full Comment

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I was on other meds for my HBP but the side effects drove me crazy. I exercise a lot and don't do well with diuretics. One doctor prescribed them any how and I was miserable. Changed doctors and they changed my medication but the new stuff just made me feel tired all the time. Another doctor and another medicine and I think we've finally got it figured out. Very little in the way of side effects and if anything it has helped in my athletic contests. Atenolol works very well for me.
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Reviewer: Martha, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have been on Atenolol (12.5 mg a day) for one year and in that time have developed neuropathy in my feet/toes...and lately pain in muscles in shoulders and upper forearms. I started to gain weight last month and gained 4 lbs in 3 weeks and had some edema in my ankles...even though I watched EVERYTHING I ate.(cut way down on salt, carbs or sugar!) I stopped this medication 4 day ago and have l ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on Atenolol (12.5 mg a day) for one year and in that time have developed neuropathy in my feet/toes...and lately pain in muscles in shoulders and upper forearms. I started to gain weight last month and gained 4 lbs in 3 weeks and had some edema in my ankles...even though I watched EVERYTHING I ate.(cut way down on salt, carbs or sugar!) I stopped this medication 4 day ago and have lost 5 lbs., edema is gone and so is the pain in shoulders and feet! Because I am on no other medications it is a no brainer that the atenolol was the reason for my experience.
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Reviewer: K, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Prior to reading all the other reviews here I figured I had no issues with my use of Atenolol. I split a 25 mg tab and take the half daily. I've taken Atenolol for about 10 years now. About 4 years ago I had a bout with pulmonary embolisms which has made a very serious impact on my life. I now wonder whether it might have been related to my use of Atenolol. I'm not real happy about that.

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Prior to reading all the other reviews here I figured I had no issues with my use of Atenolol. I split a 25 mg tab and take the half daily. I've taken Atenolol for about 10 years now. About 4 years ago I had a bout with pulmonary embolisms which has made a very serious impact on my life. I now wonder whether it might have been related to my use of Atenolol. I'm not real happy about that.
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