Why do patients use Atenolol? iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 14,930 patients that use Atenolol (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
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I have been taking Atenolol for a good 10 years and for the past three years or so, my hair has been thinning out so badly it sickens me and I have gained weight so easily. I blame Atenolol for these problems and especially the hair loss. I am thinking of asking for another drug to replace it. I have peripheral vascular disease w/mild internal carotid artery stenosis as well as a systolic murmur due to aortic valve sclerosis per cardiology tests, so I am aware I need meds. I just quit taking Altace after trying for two years to stay awake. I was so extremely tired I need to drink coffee all the time. I switched to Cozaar and all these problems have disappeared after getting through the dizzy stage of the drug. I cannot believe the difference.
Of course I have dyslipidemia with low HDL on Zetia therapy and Lescol XL. Being 61, I started taking Premarin every 4 days or so and my good cholesterol really improved. I also, due to the expense of the two cholesterol drugs mentioned, switched to Simvastatin (generic Zocor) and will test in three months to be sure it is effective. I check regularly to see if any of these drugs inter-react with each other as I think everyone should do.
I also am a Celiac so I am always cautious as to what coating is on my drugs
I will be interested to see if anyone else is on my regimen of drugs and what troubles they may have with them. I would go off a few, but the doctor has me convinced I may have a stroke if I don't take something. I believe him since my mom died of complications such as these
Any ideas as to what would be the best drugs instead of these. I have developed such bad leg pain and no one listens to me about it at all...
61 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-20 10:09:02
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I take low dose Atenolol for high blood pressure. On occasion my legs become painful, especially around the knees. Sometimes the pain is so bad that my legs are almost "locked up" and I cannot bend them normally. My knees will swell from this. MRI shows no problem with my knees, except minor arthritis. Could this be caused by lack of potassium, which Atenolol tends to drain from the body?
57 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-16 09:00:12
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I would like to know if anyone got a hacking cough from taking Atenolol. I also have a problem of not being able to sleep all night, I am up and down all night. I also have a lot's of headaces.I have tried to get my doctor to take me of this pill and she think this is the best thing since white bread. She has me taking cough drop for the cough which don't help.Do anyone have problem like this?
70 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-13 05:29:51
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You might consider having yourself tested for sleep apnia
55 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-15 22:21:15
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I'm 72 and have been on Atenolol for a a year. I have never had any trouble with my bladder in my life until I started taking Atenolol. I have no infection according to the test I have had. I thank you for any information. I have burning and pain after I go to bed at least two times a night which wakes me up to go to the bathroom.
71 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-12 04:57:19
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I have been taking Atenolol for about 2 years and was prescribed this medication as a migraine preventative. Maxalt MLT 10 mg was also prescribed for me to take at the onset of a headache. I have suffered with severe migraines for more than 25 years and the severity of them have lessened since I have been on Atenolol. I do have a tendency to bruise easily since starting it and have also gained about 25 lbs. My eating habits are good and I exercise 3 to 4 times a week. I've always been slim until now but do battle w/keeping weight off. My cholestrol has gotten a little high also. My life has been much brighter with this drug and so far is worth any side effects I have encountered. I have tried some natural products and believe those avenues should be traveled before taking prescribed drugs. It's great to read everyone's comments about why they use this drug and their reactions.
55 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-12 04:02:18
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