Question 1

are there any long term side effects of atenolol?

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Not usually: You may notice that it's a little more difficult to perform high-intensity exercise, because it will make it very difficult for your heart to greatly increase it's rate.  Some men have complained of some erectile dysfunction, as well.  None of these are permanent, though.  They will go away when the medicine is discontinued.  Hope this helps!

Question 2

does tenormin (atenolol) have any long term side effects ?

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Atenolol: Tenormin(atenolol)has been used for many years now. The only long term effect which has arisen is a possibility that beta blockers, it's drug family, may decrease tolerance to glucose. This has also recently been reported with statins. We don't know the significance of this yet or if its real.

Question 3

what are some side effects of atenolol? can it cause tingling or joint/muscle pain over the long term?

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Normalol: Also called atenolol, is a beta-blocker anti-hypertensive medication. Depression is reported as one of its side-effects, depending on dose. Other side-effects might include blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, sweating, wheezing, shortness of breath.

Question 4

atenolol side effects?

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Side effect: Slow heart rate, low blood pressure dizziness fatigue heart block  asthma attacks. Talk to your doctor.

Question 5

what are the side effects of atenolol?

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Slow heart rate plus: Slow heart rate , low bp, fatigue, asthma worsening, erectile dysfunction are all possibilities.

Question 6

how long do side effects from atenolol last?

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Side effect: As long as you can tolerate it.  Many time you get over the side effect. Very important to tell doctor so md can asses and give advice

Question 7

any side effects from suddenly stopping atenolol?

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YES: Suddenly stopping atenolol--a beta blocker--can cause a rebound tachycardia which is a sudden increase in your heart rate.  Suddenly stopping this medication could lead to elevation of blood pressure.

Question 8

i also know there's common side effects of tenormin (atenolol). what are they?

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Many, generally mild: Slow heart rate, worsening of heart failure, potentiation of asthma and hypokalemia and low blood sugar.  Fatigue, sexual dysfunction are probably overstated. May have withdrawal if stopped suddenly. Potential for mild weight gain.

Question 9

what are a common side effects of tenormin (atenolol). should i take something else?

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Many, generally mild: Slow heart rate, worsening of heart failure, potentiation of asthma and hypokalemia and low blood sugar.  Fatigue, sexual dysfunction are probably overstated. May have withdrawal if stopped suddenly. Potential for mild weight gain. Despite all these, Tenormin (atenolol) is usually well tolerated.

Question 10

how to quit from atenolol, without side effects?

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Slowly: In general, any beta-blocker (like atenolol) needs to be tapered off gradually.  How slowly depends on what you are taking it for, what other meds your are on, how long you have been on it, e.T.C.  Check with your doctor.

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