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Tenormin is a beta blocker which is a kind of rhythm control drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Atenolol

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Nausea
Leg pain
Lightheaded
Low blood pressure on standing
Lethargy
Low blood pressure

Serious

Slow heart rate
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)
Condition
High blood pressure
Condition

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A 37-year old asked:

When is it best to take tenormin, (atenolol) day or night?

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A 32-year old asked:

I take a tablet called tenormin (atenolol).is it safe?

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A 37-year old asked:

How much tenormin (atenolol) can i take to control severe anxiety?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it true that long-term use of tenormin (atenolol) causes diabetes?

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A 29-year old asked:

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

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A 26-year old male asked:

Hi I've been taking tenormin (atenolol) since 2 yrs. I am 6' 3" weighing 82 kgs and have started exercising regularly Would it be ok if I leave the medicine now?

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A 36-year old asked:

How long does it take for dizziness to go away on tenormin (atenolol)?

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A 70-year old female asked:

Am using tenormin (atenolol) and diovan (valsartan) can I replace these with generic atenolol and valasartan ?

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A 46-year old asked:

Is it true that prolonged use of tenormin (atenolol) causes diabetes mellitus?

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A 42-year old asked:

How accurate is it that long-term use of tenormin (atenolol) causes diabetes mellitus?

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A 32-year old asked:

Need advice on what is the the difference between atenolol(tenormin)and propranolol(inderal)?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Tenormin (atenolol) 25mg daily slows down my heart rate till 50 Bpm, taking it for mild BP 138/96 now 115/60 is that to low now..thanks?

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A 38-year old male asked:

Tenormin (atenolol) 25mg daily for BP but its lowering my heart rate to 50bpm at rest is that to low..thanks?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Age 38,pulse 84 to 98 /min.high cholesterol,257,High B P. Of 135-90 ,what are risks of heart attack?taking tenormin (atenolol) 25 mg once a day since 5 days ???

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A 37-year old female asked:

which contraceptive is suitable for me as i am taking tenormin (atenolol) for my high blood pressure. dont want anything hormonal.?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is atenolol a good drug?

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A 54-year old male asked:

Is atenolol good drug for bp?

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A 33-year old asked:

What exactly does atenolol do?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Atenolol?

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: atenolol?

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A 32-year old asked:

Problems after long term use of atenolol?

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A 48-year old asked:

What happens if I missed a dose of atenolol?

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A 44-year old asked:

What would happen if i overdosed on atenolol?

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A 35-year old asked:

Any alternatives to atenolol that doesn't cause fatigue?

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A 46-year old asked:

What to do if I take 12.5 mg of atenolol for bp. is it fine?

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A 39-year old male asked:

I accidentally took two 50mg atenolol tablets. Should I be worried?

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A 74-year old male asked:

My bp for years has been 126/70 recently jumped to 165/70 I have been on atenolol 50mg for 7 years can it loose it's effectiveness?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Am on 25mg of Atenolol. Should I take it daily even when my BP is 119/77 ,120/80 or below 130/80? am confused if dosage must be daily or when 140/80?

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A male asked:

Is it less risky to double dose Altenolol or miss a dose? I can't recall if I took 100 mg dose of Atenolol 6 hrs ago. Should I take a dose now or not?

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A member asked:

What would happen if I stopped taking atenolol? My doctor wants me to go off atenolol, but says I have to do it slowly. Why? What could happen to me if I just stop?

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