Atenolol v Bisoprolol

[Knittinganimals]

Hello, has anyone had experience of Atenolol? I have been advised to change from Bisoprolol as the side effects for me have been terrible. Has anyone had any experience of Atenolol? Thank you

[Fredders]

My husband is on atenolol and hasn’t had any problems with it. He was on bisoprolol to start with.

Wendy

[lettingoffsteam]

I took it years ago with no ill effects.

[Janma123]

Hubby has been taking it for 13 years with no problems.

[Margie21]

Hi, I was on Atenolol (white tablets) and it suited me well with no side effects, due to change of supplier my pharmacist was unable to locate and supply my original tablets. I had allergic reaction (hives) to the orange coated atenolol (sunset yellow) I had to come off and was put on bisoprosol and since January have had awful side effects. I am not happy with bisoprosol and waiting to consult doctor to hopefully try another tablet without so many side effects including hair loss!!! I unfortunately have had most of the side effects listed and have not felt at all well since taking them. I wish you well in taking them.

[Evie606 in reply to Margie21]

Hi Margie21,

Just saw this post. Did you get hair loss on Atenolol? GP wanting to change me to Atenolol due to hair loss on Bisoprolol.

Thank you

[Margie21 in reply to Evie606]

Hi Evie, I did have some hairloss on Atenolol but far mor hairloss on Bisoprosol since taking it 6/7 months ago, my hairdresser noticed it as well, she has always said that for my age 75 how lovely and thick my hair has been until now.

[Evie606 in reply to Margie21]

Thanks for the info. Sorry you’re not doing well on bisoprolol. Hope you get it sorted soon and you get back to your old self.

[Kippaxlady in reply to Evie606]

Hi

I was on Atenolol for 13 years and five years ago I started losing hair. I've no idea if it was related but I've just ceased taking Atenolol so it will be interesting to see if the loss eases up.

[Leonnh2007 in reply to Margie21]

Bisoprolol put me into anaphylactic shock last Wednesday.... 3 hours I felt like I was plugged into the electricity....Atenolol... so far 5 days in.... every day taken at 10am.... by 10pm... a weird acidic type feeling seems to come from stomach right up into my chest. Popping and moving under the skin.... really strange sensation

[Carpbait]

Hi, in response to your question I have been on both drugs since January 2019 after my Heart Attack, there seems to be a great deal of controversy regarding bisoprolol when I manage to get an appointment with my GP I will be asking questions. I cannot say I have had any bad side affects from either.

Be safe

[Evie606]

Hi Knittinganimals,

Can I ask how you’re getting on?

GP also wanting me to change to Atenolol.

Thanks

[Knittinganimals in reply to Evie606]

Unfortunately I am no better on atenolol still have all the same side effects. I saw a cardiologist on Monday and he is changing me again as he said atenolol is one of the older drugs and too strong for a lot of people. I forget what he’s changing me to as I haven’t had the letter yet I think it begins with an s! Hope you get on ok

[Evie606 in reply to Knittinganimals]

Glad you’re getting a change in meds, I guess I’ll have to give it a go and see how I get on.

Thanks! Hope your new beta blocker suits you much better, I haven’t heard of any beginning with S. Fingers crossed for you.

[Peony4575 in reply to Knittinganimals]

Some people just don’t do well on beta blockers I am one

[Platypus6]

Hi Knittinganimals I was on bisoprolol after my ha it reduced my blood pressure so low I was falling over, was changed to atenolol have been on it for over a year it stopped the palpitations, but I have had a muzzy head all this time I recently had a head scan which was clear, my gp and cardiologist doesn’t think it’s atenolol still waiting for answers. Hope the new meds are better for you.

[laollis]

I've been on Atenolol for more than 16 years. I don't like it, but nothing else that I have tried lowers my blood pressure. I used to take 50 mg, then it went to 100 mg, and now it's 150 mg a day. Hair loss, weight gain, toes and fingers numb.

[Beekite]

Hi there 8 years on Atenolol and no issues with it from day 1