Atenolol and drugs

I began taking Atenolol/Tenormin for about 3 months now for Mitral Valve Prolapse. At first I believed it was working at indeed felt a lot better. Up until about 2 to 3 weeks ago I have experienced SWOLLEN ANKLES, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, EXTREME TIREDNESS, SORE MUSCLES, LACK OF ENTHUSIASM. If you are currently taking this, stop now. It is just a downward spiral. I recommend daily walking, healthy diet, and lots of water. My mother did this when she was diagnosed and stopped taking the drugs and it worked wonders.

I used to take Atenolol and had side effects. Unfortunately, all doctors know is to push drugs, instead alternatives. I am taking a natural product now with no side effects.

I was on Atenolol for about 3 months, for slightly elevated BP, started having chest pain, heart palps, dizziness, anger/depression, couldn't barely drag myself out of bed, Dr, gave me 50mgs, but I was only taking a fourth pill a day, had horrible hair loss and still do 2 months later, It took about 2 weeks for the heart palps to subside after I stopped taking it, these drugs are dangerous, and I feel for the millions of people who continue to believe that there Dr.s actually care!! They don't, it's all about the almighty dollar, Research for yourself, because no one else will, take care. Marlee22

please, someone tell me a safe way to back down off atenolol. I've been on a 25 mg tab every day for 8 mo. or so. my breathing is slower...i weigh 20 lbs heavier and I'm sooo dam tired all the time! I have foot and leg pain. I used to be a runner...over 40 mi a week...now I'm a lump. Please please please help me. I will not trust a doctor who put me on this awful stuff in the FIRST place!!
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