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Can atenolol cause you to gain weight or make it difficult to lose weight?
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Yes: Older beta blockers like atenolol can cause weight gain. In the studies, there was about 2-4 lb weight gain on atenolol. Some of the newer ones, like Carvedilol or bisoprolol are less likely to cause weight gain.
Answered 5/16/2015
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