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Re: weight loss and Atenolol
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Re: weight loss and Atenolol
by Katie__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Katie on February 28, 1999 at 19:48:25:
In Reply to: weight loss and Atenolol posted by susan on February 18, 1999 at 20:14:05:
I was put on Atenolol for moderately high blood pressure approx 2 years ago. I have gained a considerable amount of weight (25 lbs) and even with diet and exercise unable to lose weight. I've always had to watch my weight as I am short but was always able to drop 15 pounds if necessary. Could the blood pressure medication be causing a problem with my metabolism?
Hi Susan.
I too am on Atenolol (100mg daily) for a rhythm disturbance and though I have not gained a large amount of weight,
it is much harder for me to lose it. Oh, the frustration! But I have found that
if I exercise for an hour, rather than 30 or 40 minutes, at a time, the weight
will come off, albeit very slowly. I have found bicycling and walking to be most
helpful in this battle. Good luck! :)
In Reply to: weight loss and Atenolol posted by susan on February 18, 1999 at 20:14:05:
I was put on Atenolol for moderately high blood pressure approx 2 years ago. I have gained a considerable amount of weight (25 lbs) and even with diet and exercise unable to lose weight. I've always had to watch my weight as I am short but was always able to drop 15 pounds if necessary. Could the blood pressure medication be causing a problem with my metabolism?
Hi Susan.
I too am on Atenolol (100mg daily) for a rhythm disturbance and though I have not gained a large amount of weight,
it is much harder for me to lose it. Oh, the frustration! But I have found that
if I exercise for an hour, rather than 30 or 40 minutes, at a time, the weight
will come off, albeit very slowly. I have found bicycling and walking to be most
helpful in this battle. Good luck! :)
