I experienced a similar problem when taking atenolol for high blood pressure. I read that beta blockers and reduce the benefits of exercise that I was taking to reduce weight. My doctor agreed and started to wean me off atenolol over a period of six weeks. As a result of the weight loss and exercise he determined that I could stop taking an medications as my blood pressure had dropped to the normal range. I check it monthly and it is fine. I am 79 years of age.View Thread