What are the side effects of Atenolol?

Answer by  cindy (1484)

Atenolol treats high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Side effects include problems with depression. If dosed to high, it can cause too low of a heart rate or too low of a blood pressure. Hypotension, the term for low blood pressure, can cause you to feel faint or even pass out.

Answer by  NGoodson (3395)

Atenolol is used to treat certain heart conditions like angina or hypertension/ high blood pressure. Possible side effects of Atenolol are dizziness/ fainting, feeling short of breath, swollen feet and ankles, nausea, depression, feeling fold in your hands and feet, feeling tired or not tired at all (insomnia), anxiety and decreased sex drive.

Answer by  Jomo (55)

Atenolol is a form of beta blocker. Commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure and angina. The side effects may include : dizziness, tingling or numbness of hands or feet, shortness of breath, weight gain, chest pain and irregular heart beat.

Answer by  cafish (2035)

It is used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. It is also used to treat tremors and migraine headaches. A person can experience constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and insomnia. It can also aggravate breathing problems in persons with asthma or emphysema.