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What Causes Dizziness And Muscle Weakness After Taking Atenolol Tablet?

I normally have high blood pressure which I take atenolol for-I haven t been feeling well lately & decided to check it & now it s averaging 87/57-I m experiencing muscle weakness, dizziness & some ankle swelling-could those symptoms be related to my lower blood pressure?
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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This is most likely side effect of atenolol medication. Atenolol is beta blocker medication and it causes reduction of heart rate and reduces cardiac output. This also causes hypotension(Low blood pressure), dizziness and constriction of blood vessels of extremities.
Yes, your all symptoms are related to your blood pressure and because of this medication.You also got ankle swelling and this is also serious side effect of atenolol.
You suppose to stop taking this medication and consult physician as soon as possible and let him know to change medication or reduce the dose of this medication or change the class of this medication.
In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and not using alcohol.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking as We always have be on safe side and safety of patient is our first priority.
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What Causes Dizziness And Muscle Weakness After Taking Atenolol Tablet?

This is most likely side effect of atenolol medication. Atenolol is beta blocker medication and it causes reduction of heart rate and reduces cardiac output. This also causes hypotension(Low blood pressure), dizziness and constriction of blood vessels of extremities. Yes, your all symptoms are related to your blood pressure and because of this medication.You also got ankle swelling and this is also serious side effect of atenolol. You suppose to stop taking this medication and consult physician as soon as possible and let him know to change medication or reduce the dose of this medication or change the class of this medication. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and not using alcohol. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking as We always have be on safe side and safety of patient is our first priority.