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by Carmella on July 2nd, 2006

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What are the long term side effects of taking Atenolol, a beta blocker?

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  • by   on March 14th, 2007

     

    These are the only side effects I could find:

    "Atenolol causes significantly fewer central nervous system side effects (depressions, nightmares) and fewer bronchospastic reactions, both due to its particular pharmacologic profile.

    It was the main beta-blocker identified as carrying a higher risk of provoking type 2 diabetes, leading to its downgrading in the United Kingdom in June 2006 to fourth-line agent in the management of hypertension.[1]

    In addition, beta blockers blunt the usual sympathetic nervous system response to hypoglycemia (i.e. sweating, agitation, tachycardia). These drugs therefore have an ability to mask a dangerously low blood sugar, which further decreases their safety and utility in diabetic patients."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atenolol#Side_effects

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