Atenolol Side Effects (Cont.)

Atenolol Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with atenolol that you should report to your healthcare provider immediately. These serious side effects include but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Itching
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Unexplained swelling or sudden weight gain (see Atenolol and Weight Gain)
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Cold, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Confusion
  • Irregular heartbeat.
     

Rare Side Effects With Atenolol

There are other possible atenolol side effects that can occur. These rare side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people. Given how uncommonly they occur, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are actually caused by the medication or something else.
 
Some of these rare side effects of atenolol include but are not limited to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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