Aveten Side Effects

Atenolol is well tolerated. In clinical studies, the undesired events reported are usually attributable to the pharmacological actions of atenolol.
Cardiovascular: Bradycardia; heart failure deterioration; postural hypotension which may be associated with syncope; cold extremities. In susceptible patients: precipitation of heart block; intermittent claudication, Raynaud's phenomenon.
CNS: Confusion; dizziness; headache; mood changes; nightmares; psychoses and hallucinations; sleep disturbances of the type noted with other beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs.
Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, gastrointestinal disturbances. Elevations of transaminase levels have been seen infrequently, rare cases of hepatic toxicity including intrahepatic cholestasis have been reported.
Haematological: Purpura; thrombocytopenia.
Integumentary: Alopecia; dry eyes, psoriasiform skin reactions; exacerbation of psoriasis; skin rashes.
Neurological: Paraesthesia.
Reproductive: Impotence.
Respiratory: Bronchospasm may occur in patients with bronchial asthma or a history of asthmatic complaints.
Special senses: Visual disturbances.
Others: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria; fatigue; an increase in ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies) has been observed, however, the clinical relevance of this is not clear.
Discontinuance of the drug should be considered if, according to clinical judgement, the well-being of the patient is adversely affected by any of the previously mentioned reactions.