Atenolol causes impotence by blocking the sympathetic activity of the nervous
This is an expected effect 2
Atenolol is a second-generation beta-1–selective adrenergic antagonist that helps lower the heart rate and blood pressure of an individual while also decreasing myocardial contractility
An estimated 70% of men who have side effects from blood pressure medicine stop
This is the first study to date to investigate beta-blocker effects on sexual function by
Prazosin (Minipress) Propranolol (Inderal) Reserpine (Serpasil) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Triamterene (Maxzide) Verapamil (Calan) Thiazides are the most common cause of erectile dysfunction among the high blood pressure medicines
night blindness
trouble with swallowing
Among men not receiving antihypertensive medication, penile blood flow velocity progressively decreased with rising blood pressure – i
Atenolol (Tenormin) is taken by mouth, typically once daily
5-1 mg/kg/day orally; not to exceed 2 mg/kg/day or 100 mg/day
Heart rate and blood pressure lowering effects persist for at least 24 hours following a single dose
All in all, the final word has not been said about the effect of β-blockers on sexual function The Medical Research Trial (MRC) was an older trial that used a higher diuretic dose than is currently recommended or available
Asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis: Atenolol can cause bronchospasm, or airway closure, as a side effect
37%) have erection problems
Medication to treat erectile dysfunction is one of the most popular ways of fighting ED, however, these pills are riddled with side effects
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
In order to assess whether the effect of beta-blockers on erectile dysfunction is in part related to patient knowledge of the drug side effects, 96 patients (all males, age 52±7 years) with newly diagnosed
(like Atenolol) can cause erection problems
pain in the joints or muscles
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist Fainting, feeling light-headed
While atenolol side effects cause few central nervous systems, such as depression and nightmares, it has been identified as increasing the risk for type 2 diabetes