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Atenolol Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Tenormin
What is Atenolol? Atenolol, a beta blocker, is used to treat hypertension, alone or in combination with other agents. Off label use for acute alcohol withdrawal, certain cardiac arrhythmias, and prevention of migraine headache.
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (Hypertension) | 9 | 21% |
| Heart racing (tachycardia) | 6 | 14% |
| Other | 5 | 11% |
| General health | 3 | 7% |
| Tachycardia | 2 | 4% |
| Racing Heart | 2 | 4% |
| Tremors, hands | 1 | 2% |
| Anxiety | 1 | 2% |
| Stent Implant | 1 | 2% |
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 1 | 2% |
| Headaches | 1 | 2% |
| fast heart rate | 1 | 2% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Atenolol.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Atenolol or how long patients were taking Atenolol before stopping.
Currently Taking Atenolol
Stopped Taking Atenolol
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 10 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 100% | 1 |
|---|
Stent Implant
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 20% | 2 |
| Mild | 20% | 2 |
| None | 60% | 6 |
Top reported side-effects include: Fatigue, weak, tired slow heart rate, leg pain
Summary results are based on 10 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 10)
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- Mazin Z
- Sex: M
- Depression: 0
- Emotional: 2
- Compulsion: 4
- Anxiety: 1
- Mania: 1
- Physical: 1
- External Stress: Moderate
- 38 M
- Function: Moderate
- Distress: Moderate
- See profile
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by Mazin Z
Jun 17, 2009
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsMild
- Heart racing (tachycardia)
- Advice/Tips
- Ask questions, especially if you have a home blood pressure monitor.
- See full evaluation
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Report created on November 07, 2009.