"What is the major side effect of atenolol?Atenolol - Both myself my older brother & late mother were on it - = diabetics Mk 2 - I googled it when I first got the internet 7 bang = this can cause type 2 Diabetes in most patients on it only for OAPs etc - destroys the pancreas in time - they cost back then 3p per tablet ....
More common
- Blurred vision.
- chest tightness.
- cold hands or feet.
- confusion.
- difficult or labored breathing.
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position.
- sweating.
- unusual tiredness or weakness."


