I am a 61 yr.old male who has been taking atenolol 50 mg since 2003. I was started on atenolol after my aortic valve was replaced because of regurgitation. My dr. increased my dosage to 75mg in May of 2012. I started experiencing ED. I reduced the doseage to 50mg but am still experiencing the problem. Is it the drug or another problem I am wondering?

hi my husband has been taking atenolol 50mg myl tablets since having blocked arterys and stents put in plus 100mg and atorvastatin ta 40mg pfz also he has arithmia and has been treated for this twice so they have decided to leave him at this rythem.he feels tired, light headed and has feelings of nausa often which is dreadful at the moment and has been given ranitideine to stop the sick feeling but this does not help. his bowels are regular but loose for the last week.i gave him losac last night and he felt better very quickly but it has not helped today .we have made an appointment for wed with his dr.i have read some of the side affectes of atenolol and are wondering your view .regards anne delaney

Hi...I take atenolol 50 mg qd...Friday last I had a stress test with the chemical, and was told to omit the atenolol in the morning when I take it....I goofed&forgot...So I took it at 7a.m&had the stress test at 4p.m....I also have a demand pacemaker that keeps my rate between 68&72...any way..The technicians couldn't get my rate above 71, & blamed the atenolol..I blame the pacemaker../who is right?..and thank you. XXXXXXX Pugsley Cleveland Ohio

HI, I am a 50 yr old male and was suffering from PVC since my early 30s. I started taking atenolol 25mg 11 years ago (about age 39. Now taking 50mg). I recently moved overseas and saw an internist because I felt like I was urinating too often. Blood surger was fine, so they did an ultrasound on my batter and prostat. He says I have BHP. But, in the interview, I told him I was taking Atenolol for 11 years. He said that long term use of this drup can cause diabetes and screw around with hormones. He prescribed Isoptin SR 240 mg. He said I should take half the atenolol (25 mg) and half the Isopitn (apparently 120 mg) for one month and then take half again of the atenolol and increase the Isoptin so that after 2 months I am completely off the Atenolol. Does this sound like a correct thing to do? I was doing fine - as far as I can tell - on the atenolol but am concerned about long term use.

Hi. I've read that atenolol can release histamine in the body. Can this cause your seasonal allergies to be worse? I only take 25mg of atenolol. I have a tickle in my throat and chest when I breathe in... Wasn't sure if the atenolol could cause worsening of allergies? Thank you..

My bo was 144/104 on Thurs. I had forgotten to take my atenolol 50mg that day. My MD started me on lidinopril 5mg once a day as add on to the atenolol. I am obese but my weight is stable from my last visit in Oct my bloodeork is normal with no cholesterol or trigliceride concerns. I am not diabetic. Why would my pressure be that high from one missed dose?

I have Graves' disease. My thyroid levels are under control and I take atenolol. The last few days I have been experiencing heaviness, little sharp pains in my chest, breathlessness and a unwell feeling in my bowels. I don't know if it's from drinking caffeine or a reaction to my atenolol. I take my pulse daily and after medication it goes done to 48-50 beats. Without atenolol it's 70-80.

I HAVE RUN OUT OF ATENOLOL. IS THERE AN OVER THE COUNTER DRUG
THAT I CAN USE UNTIL I SEE MY DOCTOR ON TEUSDAY.