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does antenolol cause hair loss

Posted: 2009-03-05 18:32:33

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Have you had your thyroid checked? One of the first signs that my thyroid levels are off is my hair starts falling out. That tells me my meds need to be adjusted. I am on antenelol for rapid heart rate due to hyper thyroid disease however the thining hair can also be caused by hypo thiroidism. As soon as I get my thyroid levels under control my hair grows back.

44 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-14 23:32:06

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In response to thinning hair...Have you had your thyroid checked? One of the first signs that my thyroid levels are off is my hair starts falling out. That tells me my meds need to be adjusted. I am on antenelol for rapid heart rate due to hyper thyroid disease however the thining hair can also be caused by hypo thiroidism. As soon as I get my thyroid levels under control my hair grows back. I've never had problems with thinning hair from antenolol, however I have not been on it for 10 years either.

44 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-14 23:39:17

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I am 45 and have been on atenolol apprx 7 years and I also have experienced hair loss. I now wear a wig. Hair loss is listed on the side effects list for this drug.

Posted: 2009-03-16 16:52:02

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I am now experiencing the same thing. I wasn't sure if it was from the meds or not because it just recently started happening. I'm even experiencing the same symptoms the 69 year old male is experiencing with my toes and the numbness and tingling but like he says the more active you become during the day it lessens. Is this ok or not? I don't know. But, it works for my excelerated heartbeat and blood pressure. I haven't pased out in over 5 years. Female, 51.

52 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-18 11:04:31

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You may want to have yourself checked for something other than an adverse affect to your Atenenol (sorry if misspelled :) )I have taken this prescription for 7+ years for high blood pressure and have had no adverse affects. I started taking this along with another high blood pressure rx ( hydro . . something ~ not in front of me) that have worked wonderfully. Good luck!

45 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-29 15:33:44

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I have been on Atenolol 50 mg for almost 20 yrs. I am 78 yrs.and have not any hair thinning problems.Hair thinning in most cases is hereditary.Hope this helps.

75 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-02 12:38:32

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I've been on Atenolol for about 5 years now for high blood pressure/irregular pressure. I've always had a very thick crop of hair until I went on this medication. My hair was falling out in copious amounts. I too thought it might be thyroid and had it checked out -- more than once -- by the doctor. They say they think it's hereditary--no one in the family has thin or thinning hair. I've reduced the amount of atenolol by 1/2 (I'm was taking 25 mg per day) and found my hair loss improved considerably.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2009-04-07 08:57:59

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I, too, take atenolol and I, too, was losing alarming amounts of hair though I never related the two... Turns out it was my thyroid that was the cause. (Also caused very dry, scaly skin and a number of other problems) I now take Levothyroxin and the hair is growing back (lots of short little pieces show me that is so, and no more handfuls of hair falling out while washing or brushing)

61 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-21 22:33:14

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My doc also gave me 25mg Atenolol. My blood pressure runs low, but my heart rate was still 128 today. I have only been taking the Atenolol to lower my heart rate (not working) about 6 months, but noticed the problems with my legs just a few days ago. I bought bananas, thinking low potassium, until I just read your post. Since my heart rate is still up, I am rethinking taking this further.

Thank you SO much for bringing this to my attention. My BP was only 96/54 today, which has always ran a perfect 112/72. Thanks again for bringing this to my attention. I had not connected it, but will surelely google "atenolol legs" soon.

Good luck with your BP. My Dad is 82 and has always taken a spoonful of vinager daily and still takes no BP meds. I can't keep up with him! But YUCK. I hate vinager. lol.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-26 01:58:06

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I found our answers. Sorry I lost the web address, but here it is. Notice SIDE EFFECTS.

Generic Name: ATENOLOL

Pronunciation: (a ten' oh lole)

Trade Name(s): Aloten, Antipress, Atcardil, Atecard, Atelol, Aten, Atenex, Atenova, Atormin, Atpark, Beta, Betacard, Betadure, Betanol, Beten, Bidoten, Catenol, Eucard, Lakten-50, Lonol, Normolol, Pertenol, Telol, Tenase, Tenolol, Tenormin, Tensicard, Tensimin

Why it is prescribed: Atenolol is used to control high blood pressure and to prevent heart pain (angina).

When it is to be taken: Atenolol usually is taken once a day. Follow the instructions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor to explain any part that you do not understand. It is important that you take this medication regularly, because atenolol controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.

How it should be taken: Atenolol comes in the form of tablets. Your prescription label tells you how much to take at each dose.

Special Instruction:
1. Do not stop taking atenolol without consulting your doctor. Stopping the medication abruptly can make your condition worse.
2. Your doctor may ask you to check your pulse (heart rate) daily and will tell you how rapid it should be. If your pulse is slower than it should be, contact your doctor about taking the drug that day. Your doctor may prescribe a low-salt or low sodium diet, tell you to stop smoking, and restrict your intake of alcohol.
3. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is near the time you are to take the next scheduled dose, omit the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

Side Effects:
1. Lightheadedness and faintness can be seen when arising from a lying or sitting position. Get up slowly.
2. Dizziness, fatigue, depression, leg pain, nausea, diarrhea, cold hands and feet are rare. Contact your doctor if these symptoms are severe or persist.
3. Shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of feet and lower legs, sudden weight gain, chest pain, slow or irregular pulse. Contact your doctor immediately.
1. Lightheadedness and faintness can be seen when arising from a lying or sitting position. Get up slowly.
2. Dizziness, fatigue, depression, leg pain, nausea, diarrhea, cold hands and feet are rare. Contact your doctor if these symptoms are severe or persist.
3. Shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing, swelling of feet and lower legs, sudden weight gain, chest pain, slow or irregular pulse. Contact your doctor immediately.

Other Precautions:
1. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should inform their doctors.
2. Before taking atenolol, tell your doctor if you have a history of asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or other lung disease; heart disease; diabetes; kidney disease; or thyroid problems.
3. Before you take atenolol, tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking, especially reserprine and other high blood pressure medication.
4. Before having surgery, tell the doctor that you are taking atenolol. Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-26 03:00:36

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I take atenolol currently reduced to 25 mgs. I was feeling very tired and having dizzy spells too. When I went to the doctor he said the dosage of 100mg was too strong for me, so he lowered it to 25mg because the meds kept my BP too low.

The numbness of legs could be due to circulation problems or pinched nerves. Tell your doctor what you feel. My legs have been checked on two separate occasions-once you know what is causing the problem it is easier to deal with. Not knowing just causes more stress.

Breathless feeling is a definate side effect of this med, but so could lack of exercise and a myriad of other things like smoking, upper respiratory infection, lung issues. Please check with doctor and get a second opinion.

Female, 56 years old

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-07 14:07:31

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I also have the problem with achy legs. In addition to that my fingers feel like they are swelling and start getting a cold sweat. Does that happen to anybody else?

34 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-03 15:31:55

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Muscle pain and swelling are not typical symptoms of atenolol (Tenormin) - these side effects have been reported by less than 1% of iGuard members taking atenolol. Although rare, sweating has also been reported. There are many other possible explanations for these symptoms. If these symptoms continue to bother you, it is a good idea to follow up with your doctor to rule out other causes for these symptoms.

Posted: 2009-03-16 11:33:50

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I have taken this med for over Ten Years, and I had a Triple bypass more than 5 years ago.
I Have had swelling of My fingers and hands, then as I thought about it, I realized that I would let my Hands hang down, You know, being our age, if we don't keep our legs up, like in a recliner, they will swell. They call it edema. So, I changed this habit and have not had this problem again.
However, I do have the depression and Try to gear up for that.
My walking is very limited due to a spinal injury at a very young age. However, I get out in the Yard with Pleasure, using My Power Wheel chair and Cut the Grass. I get a heavy sweat in warm weather, but That is Very good. It helps to flush out many toxin's and Yes, I have muscle discomfort and leg aches. But, Overall I feel much better as I continue.
I also have a Heart Murmur from a calcified heart valve, which doesn't worry me nor do I allow it to stop My getting the exercise I need.
So, I say, Enjoy Your Life, Help others, it doesn't matter if they get around Better, It only matters to be beneficial and do the things You enjoy. The 12 hour Days of work are Gone, but My attitude is me. I'm going to keep it.
Hugs, to You that need them, encouragement to getting Your exercise and One Big Idea; Be YOU.

66 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-25 19:10:21

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I have be taking Atenol 25 for 3 years now. I also have had leg swelling I didn't notice much until Doctor put me on Water pills, it seems to help. He said it would reduce water around the heart also therfore reducing blood pressure too. I was afraid to be without the atenolol as my faters family has a big history of heart attacks. My blood pressure has been down to 126/80 now but my right leg is causing me severe pain now. It comes and goes, sometimes I can't walk on it, Doctor said my knee was injured and gave me cream which seems to help. Never once did he say maybe the atenonol was the problem! I work on my feet so this is a major problem for me. I am calling my doctor today to see what she says!

Thanks for the info.

57 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 09:33:21

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I'm a 60 yr old male. I been on Atenolol for about 3 yrs. I would get like a fludder in my heart and take it to slow my heart down and it helps also with my anxiety. My blood pressure is pretty good, thin hair but my dad was bald.I take Pravastatin and paxil. I work out at the Y and feel pretty good.

61 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-29 22:23:15

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I get tired when I even take 1/2 of a 25 mg. atenolol and it also puts my pulse way down to 58 or 59. I feel this med is enough reason for trying to use natural supplements of Standard Process instead as I hate feeling tired too, but when you pulse is so low as ours is, I feel that is the reason for having no energy. I will take what Standard Process (Dr. West) advises for edema and see if that helps the bp before adding more supplements.

69 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-18 16:08:55

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Try taking it before you go to bed. This helped me.

52 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-25 12:20:33

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I take several medications: 3 meds for hypertension and 2 meds for cholesterol/trigylceride. I've taken these meds for approximately ten years. Atenolol is one of those list of meds. I've never had a problem. Also, I take ecotrin (coated aspirin). If you are taking aspirin and it's not "stomach" friendly I suggest you try ecotrin. My doctor recommends the low dose for me. Ask you doctor what strength he recommends for you. Carol M. New York

Posted: 2009-03-04 10:49:32

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I take several medications: 3 meds for hypertension and 2 meds for cholesterol/trigylceride. I've taken these meds for approximately ten years. Atenolol (100mg) is one of those list of meds. I've never had a problem. Also, I take ecotrin (coated aspirin). If you are taking aspirin and it's not "stomach" friendly I suggest you try ecotrin. My doctor recommends the low dose for me. Ask you doctor what strength he recommends for you. 62 year old female

Posted: 2009-03-04 10:54:32

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Hello, I am 59 yr. old female. I have a large amount of medication to take daily. I am on maximum doses of all my blood pressure pills. Every once in a while my blood pressure is stiil elevated. I am also diabetic with a few more health issues as well. I often feel depressed because I am on some many medications. Years ago I learned the hard way about cutting back on my doses without doctors permission. What can you do?? Follow doctors orders or end up with more problems. Life goes on but I still do not like taking so many different pills. I pray and it helps sometimes. I am telling anyone who will listen if you know your family medical conditions, try to eat healthy, exercise, & visit doctor yearly for physical even if you dont have health issues. Last but not least I take more medicine than my 83yr old mom.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-05 16:32:17

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I don't know if this will work for you but I have uncontrolled high blood pressure and it has affected my kidneys especially the trimt/hctz 37.5-25. After many years I have finally got it under control. The combination the doctor has me on is 100mg of atenolol (50 mg 2X a day), amlodipine 10mg once a day and hydralazine 25 mg 2x a day. I was on lininopril 40 mg and it made me sick and did nothing for my blood pressure. I only take the trimt/hctz on as needed basis if I retain water. My blood pressure today was 108/70. I take my blood pressure twice a day but if you have not been resting for at least 5-10 minutes it will read higher. Any diruretic is very hard on your kidneys so be careful. I didn't realize it until my doctor checked and I was in renal insufficiency. Just an FYI my blood pressure runs high at night but everything I have read says it can run at least 30 points higher at any given time. Hope this helps.

Posted: 2009-03-05 20:26:10

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As a Paramedic I will start with saying you should talk to your doctor about those symptoms, but if you were my patient I would also say that your blood pressure will flucuate a great deal throughout the day, depending on your activity or stress level at the time.
What would concern me is your pulse rate. We begin getting concerned when we see pulse rates below 60 beats per minute, (unless your a seasoned marathon runner), you may have a cardic electical issue begining or if your on Beta-blocker it may be normal.
The question you need to ask yourself is; if your doing mild physical activity does your pulse rate increase? If not, you need to see your doctor, if it does then it most like a mild side effect of the medications. For all situtation you will need to be carefull when you stand or sit up fast or or using the toilet as you may become very dizzy or even passout and fall causing serious injury.
Always remember; if your doctor does not take the time to completely explain the medications prescribed or possible side effects, or answer your questions, you have options; you can and should get a second opinion, or even a third if needed. You can and should speak with your pharmisist about drug reactions and interations as they are the one who really do know this info,, most doctors would have a clue about interactions of meds.
Good Luck, and I hope this helps and that you feel better.

43 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-06 09:50:43

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You all may want to try lower dose of atenolol, but I'd suggest you try to google Dr. West and see if his website comes up as he sells Standard Process supplements that have no side effects and he has formulas for everything including high blood pressure, palpitations, bad leg circulation, etc. The company has been in business for over 75 years. Worth a try as drugs just cover up, but don't get to the problem to actually get rid of it. You can take the supplement along with the meds if that makes you feel more secure, but the time will come when you probably won't need the meds. Of course consult your health provider before going off meds but with blood tests, blood pressure readings, etc. you should be able to tell if safe to go off. I indend to try the formula for edema first and see if that will, in turn, help my blood pressure. You can also write to him in Monteray, CA for advice, at least after you sign up for his monthly newsletter that also teaches good nutrition and things you don't hear the govt. telling you.

69 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-18 16:02:06

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Female- 61 years

I too, have had loss of hair and when I first went on Atenolol some 10 years ago, I put on 30 some extra pounds and have not lost it as yet.

I have been blessed with thick hair but losing this much every-day does
gets frustrating. I carry masking tape on me to collect the stray hairs, it really does help with the shedding.

Posted: 2009-01-16 05:59:58

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1-21-09 I have been taking Atenolol 100mg a day since 2005,yes I have loss my hairline and thinning of my hair. I have tried so many new hair growth treatments and nothing seem to help the problem,I also have extreme Panic Attacks that happens any old time at any ungiven moment.

Posted: 2009-01-21 11:37:46

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I have been taking atenolol 25 mg once a day for about 1year now and i am only 33 years old but in the last 4 to 5 months I have started noticing breakage in my hairline which I have never had in my life! A friend brought it to my attention that if I was on any meds and I realised that is the only thing that is different in my routines because I have been going to the same hairdresser for 12 years?? Unfortunately I just had to cut my hair off short but now I don't even know if that is the answer after researching??

34 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-02 11:11:22

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hi i have been taking 25mg of antenolol daily for the past 20 years and have had few side effects untill recently, but about a year ago i started to get a bald patch at the front of my hair line and it has got bigger over time i was told by my gp that it was alopecia but now i am convinced that it is being caused by the tablets, problem is that these tabs work very well for me so which is the worse of two evils.

Posted: 2009-02-06 01:30:17

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I've been taking atenelol for about 30 years now and only now for the last year I'm having my hair thin, a lot. Perhaps it isn't this medication but one of my others but after reading this I'm wondering if after all this time it is the atenelol? I'll check my other medications too.

78 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-06 12:57:16

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I've been taking it for 4 yrs... but I only take 1/2 a pill 12.5 mgs ... mom says I shed like a dog. I'll have to go ask her if it's been during this timeframe. Don't get it coming out in clumps or breaking... but it's longish so I always thought that was the reason.

47 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-19 14:38:39

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hope its not to late to answer..read your problem..ive been on atenolol for about ten years..it sounds like it may be natural male pattern baldness ...when i had the same problem i just shaved my head...after four years i wouldnt want hair and its problems back for anything..its so easy when getting up in the morning ..going scuba diving ..etc ..besides..you save a lot of time and money on ridiculous hair care products...now its me who laughs at vain men and all there hair problems ..besides..for some unknown reason..you will probably feel better and become more active..such as i did..its better for your health all around..i walk on the beach miles every day ..have lost weight and now my blood pressure is actually going down....of course..its my experience and story only ..but ill bet itll work out the same for you...the more exercise u do..the better off u will be all the way around. i think i will be able to wean off the atenolol . completely..so ...start walking and ill bet you that you will see the same results ...im male of course and 62..geo

Posted: 2009-02-18 15:27:17

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I have been on Atenonol for over 15 years and the last 5 or 6 years my feet became numb, not completely, but I had lost a lot of sensation in my feet. I change BRANDS about 6 months ago and my feet are improving and I am regaining more feeling. Try the same medicine and dosage, but just a different brand and see if that helps. It actually improved my blood pressure also!

78 year old Male

Posted: 2009-02-18 15:56:11

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I take 150 mg of atenolol a day and have been for the past 6 years; I have no issues with hair loss and as a beta blocker it has probably saved my relationship and life. Hair loss is a part of aging for both males and females.

31 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-18 16:20:13

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I just recently found out that the atenonol I was taking is the cause of my hairloss. I'm 33 and I had thick hair but it's all thinned out now. Now that I've read everyone elses comments I'm sure this is the cause of my problem. I stopped immediately after I found out, and I'm going to my doctor to get him to prescribe something else. THE FOLLOWING DRUGS ARE HEART AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINES THAT CAUSE HAIRLOSS: TENORMIN (ATENONOL), LOPRESSOR (METOPROLOL), COGARD (NADOLOL), INDERAL AND INDERAL LA (PROPANOLOL), BIOCADREN (TIMOLOL) I FOUND THIS INFO AT www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/drug-induced-hair-loss?pr... I hope this info has been helpful

34 year old Male

Posted: 2009-02-19 14:19:13

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I also have been taking only half of the 25mg tablet for PVCs. The irregular heartbeat seems to have settled down and I have not had any of the side effects listed. I also have asthma, so have been hyper-sensitive to any breathing-related side effects. So far, after about four weeks, I'm happy with the results.

Posted: 2009-01-02 11:09:57

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I also take 1/2 of a 25 mg. tablet of atenolol, but not regularly - more as needed but what I notice is that 1/2 is not always enough to really get the bp down and yet it may not decrease the upper reading but it tends to make me feel tired as it decreases the lower no. and also decreases the pulse. If I take 25 mg it really makes me feel washed out as my pulse can be down around 58-62 and my lower reading can be down to 72. I also have diazide and of course the Dr. never told me that the combo could lead to blood-sugar problems. I don't take the diazide all the time but more as needed so don't know if that might keep me from having those problems or not but good to know I need to be careful. Also, I wonder if those problems are experienced more by people taking higher doses of the atenolol with the diazide??

69 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-14 01:40:48

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I have taken tenormin for about 3 years and am just now starting to have some problems that I think are related. If I don't take the medication within a half hour of the same time daily , I get headaches, lightheadedness, dizziness and general ill feeling. Ater the pill is taken these symptoms subside, and nearly always go away within an hour, so it must be from the pill.

Posted: 2009-01-08 14:20:19

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I'm not a Dr., but I have been using Atenolol for 15 years. Maybe your problem isn't because of the Atenolol but because you are inactive. Do you walk or exercise regularly? I had a problem like yours and it got better when I started doing excercises, stretching, etc. at a physioterapy clinic. I am almost back to normal. Female-63 yrs.

Posted: 2008-12-28 19:04:17

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Seems many doctors do not seem concerned with our discomforts these days. How long has he/she been your doctor? Either way, since this was the prescribing doctor (they never think they are wrong), you really should get a second opinion. Since you are having discomfort walking and this doctor is not concerned, see someone specifically for your foot discomfort, taking a list of your medications with you. Please look out for yourself and do not place your trust in anyone who is unconcerned. Good luck in finding good help.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-26 02:23:25

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Can you tell me more about your foot symptoms please. I think I read somewhere that one of my medications could be causing foot problems but I can't find it again and my doctor disagrees. I have been on Atenolol for 3 years, but I was also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and take Metformin. Since starting medication, my feet have been extremely sensitive and cold, and the skin on the ends of my toes gets very dry.

70 year old Female

Posted: 2009-03-02 10:54:39

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Atenolol is generic for Tenormin. They are probably just now letting you know your on generic.
If your blood pressure is too high, your doctor may want to put you on a higher dose.

Posted: 2008-12-31 09:27:25

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I have been taking Atenolol for about 2 years. As far as the results it seem to be doing what intended to do. However like you my both feet that is the toes to about the ankle are numb and cold. Not sure if numbness is the feeling of cold? Circulation fine. Went thru all test. Do not have diabetes.

71 year old Male

Posted: 2008-12-19 18:17:23

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I have been on atenolol for about two years also, and I have had cold feet but I know I also had spinal stenosis and mild diabetis. I have been diagnosed with nueropithy, and before a major surgery to hav my spine rebuilt, I was tested an
69 year old male from Illinoisd found it to be more from nerve damage than my diabetis. After reading these comments, I now wonder how much is caused from the atenol as well/ I do suffer pain during the day in several toes, but the coldness mostly at night when i lay down in bed.

69 year old male from Illinois

71 year old Male

Posted: 2008-12-20 09:36:05

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Thanks to the person who mention having cold feet while on Atenolol.I also suffer with extremely cold feet and hands. My hands are so cold that I can hardly type this note .I have Raynaud"s Syndrome which causes it to be double trouble for me. I never knew that the Atenolol I take could cause the same symtoms.

70 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-22 21:56:23

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Yes, My feet stay cold all of the time also. But, I must say that I had this problem all of my life, cold feet and hands...

Posted: 2008-12-25 13:40:24

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yes! i get cold chills also taking atenolol' and it takes me a very long time to get warm. in the summer too! i always keep an sweater with me all the time and drink , it helps!

53 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-26 10:02:28

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Definitely! Sex is not an enjoyable experience any more.

70 year old Male

Posted: 2008-12-18 15:47:35

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Yes, maintaining full vigor has been somewhat of a problem, even when self stimulating and I am only 40!

Posted: 2008-12-27 18:25:22

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Yes. yes, yes. Since taking Atenolol I have had erectional dsifunction too. That's the problem now what is the solution?
My Doctor does not take this aspect serious and now I have found a new lady it has become number one problem to solve. Can any one offer any solution please?


62 year old Male. posted 17. 01. 09.

63 year old Male

Posted: 2009-01-17 11:24:46

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i WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ATANOL DOES HAVE THE SIDE EFFECT OF FORGETFULNESS ?

88 year old Female

Posted: 2008-11-28 10:40:49

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I am not sure, but I know that i have also had memory lasp since on Atenolol (2 yr now)

47 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-05 15:55:34

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I have been on it for 5 yrs. now. I have never been losing my memory at all!

Posted: 2008-12-18 09:26:58

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I was put on Atenolol about 6 years after having some a-fib and palpitations incidents. I also felt like my memory was shot too. After I went on it all of that seemed to improve. But today, my memory is starting to go again and I just went through another period of having a lot of palpitations.

Posted: 2008-12-31 04:51:11

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i have been taking atenolol for 5 years. i have frequent arm pain and body aches and forgetfulness. i am now stopping my medication. i will let you know if that was the side effects..

Posted: 2008-12-03 18:56:03

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I also Have been taking Atenolol for 2 1/2 years. I found that I had to also take Potassium. Atenolol did make me tired because eventually I was drained of Potassium (from taking a drug that depleted my potassium.). For anxiety I went on generic Paxil which helped alot. Ask your Doctor if it will help you too. I am 59 and feel great now!

60 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-09 22:38:19

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How did you know atentolol depleted your postassium. I just recently got out of the hospital for loss of potassium and i take atenenlol. I wish I could contact you directly through email

53 year old Male

Posted: 2008-12-13 17:45:24

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I have been taking atenolol for about 2 months and for about a month now I have been so irritable I can barely stand it. I am a very calm and slow to anger person but since taking atenolol I have not been. It may not be the cause of it but it has only started since I have been on atenolol.

Posted: 2008-12-23 12:31:31

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I just quit taking it as it was killing my stomach. Pain and Neausea. I took it so long anyhow and dealt with it now that I quit it is taking time for the pain of the cramps to quit. I can't only eat certain foods now.

I think this stuff is poison and I intend to improve my life so I will never take their evil drug potions again from Pharma.

Posted: 2009-01-11 22:55:08

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my father was recently changed from toprol xl to atenolol. The generic to toprol was recalled and insurance didnt want to pay for toprol. I have a customer that continued to lose her hair and was recently told that the toprol would do it. She was switched to toprol xl. I do not know what difference it will make but if toprol is supposed to be the same as this med, it is very possible that it is your problem(hair loss).

Posted: 2008-12-01 22:06:41

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Try asking your doctor for Potassium because the medication does deplete the Potassium in your body. I am a 59 year old female

60 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-10 13:44:19

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You could also try eating more bananas for the loss of potassium if you would rather not take another pill.

Posted: 2008-12-23 13:08:07

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I am a 81 year old female who has been taking Atenolol for 2 &1/2 years. My very thick hair has been getting very thin. I am concerned.

83 year old Female

Posted: 2009-01-07 19:52:29

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NONgeneric. You said you took it for 10 years, but the problems started 3 years ago. You could ask your Dr. to insist on brand name, even if he has to write to your insurance company to let them know the generics aren't working for you. If your doc doesn't listen, replace him.

We ALL need to do this more, as I am reading much into these new dud generics we are getting pushed at us, we are gaining side affects. If they were the same, they would act the same. I think they are killing many people in the long run, including unlisted allergic ingredients.

Good luck. I hope this helps, although not pretty. It seems to be a common problem with many meds these days.

48 year old Female

Posted: 2009-02-26 02:39:44

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You might consider having yourself tested for sleep apnia

56 year old Male

Posted: 2008-11-15 22:21:15

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I am 63 years old taking 100mg of Atenolol for about 8 years. For the last three years I don't get a full night sleep. This may not be from the drug, and can be also from stress.

Posted: 2008-11-20 18:03:27

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I have a cough probably due to the air pollution in nyc; but I would try decaf tea with honey & lemon (the lemon is what really helps). That usually works for me and vicks. I also have bad headaches which I do not think is caused by this med but walking helps or light stretching exercises. Though I would not take the cough drops.

38 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-02 15:55:29

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I have had a presistant cough for almost 4 months now. I also have trouble sleeping. NOT going to sleep, but staying asleep.

47 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-05 15:56:42

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Caution about cough drops, they are just like candy and greatly increase your risk of dental decay. Try sugar free preferably with the sugar substitute Xylenol which will help prevent the risk of cavities.

56 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-06 10:54:41

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I do not have a cough but do you take a Stain drug with his medication? I do have vivid dreams from Simvastatin and my husband has leg pain, stomach pain and can't sleep due to Statin drugs which he has since stopped taking with visible improvement. If it it Lipro something drug that is a Statin ask for a non statin drug to replace it.

60 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-10 13:48:44

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yes' i also get hacking coughs , when i lay down at night it gets worst, i have asmtha also, but i feel its coming from the Atenolol,it starts when i take it, when i drink a lot of water, the coughing is not as bad.

53 year old Female

Posted: 2008-12-26 10:09:51

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I am so glad that I found your post! I have been telling others that my weight gain is do to the meds and it has gone largely ignored. I am in the same position as you except that I take Relpax for an as needed migraine med. I was on Maxalt several years ago. I forget the reason for change. At this point I am at a loss. I can't come off the meds until I loose weight, but I can't loose weight while I'm on the meds.

Posted: 2008-11-16 08:31:35

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I am 60 and female. I have been on atenolol for a long time. I have never noticed bruising but I do get tired. My hands and feet are always cold and I believe that this is a side affect. Also, atenolol is supposed to reduce the chances of having a migraine and headache and this has certainly been the case with myself. I have never been overweight, always underweight, so I do not think atenolol puts on weight. I think atenolol is a great medication. Good luck.

61 year old Female

Posted: 2008-10-21 20:43:24

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i am a 57 yr. old black male. i take amlodipipne, linsinopril, atenolol for hig b/p. i get headaches and experience dizziness daily. my doctor says i have to get use to the medicines. i have been on these medications for 6 months now, is that normal?

59 year old Male

Posted: 2008-10-27 15:35:15

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I started taking atenolol several years ago. Over that period, I have gained about 25 pounds. However, at 60, male and 205 lbs, I have active life, and I still working. I play competitive tennis two and three times a week. I have never had bruising or get tire when playing tennis. However, sleepness is one thing that I blame to Atenolol. Generally, it takes me up to an hour to fall sleep. Rarely, I have headqches, but whe I have one they are similar in intensitive as my wife migraine.

62 year old Male

Posted: 2008-11-04 16:15:08