Atenolol is used to treat a variety of conditions related to the cardiovascular system. This medication is particularly effective in controlling high blood pressure, which helps prevent serious complications such as strokes and heart attacks. Atenolol is used to treat some types of heart rhythm disorders. Atenolol helps relieve the symptoms of angina, helps reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from this problem.
Atenolol may sometimes be prescribed as part of preventive treatment for people who have had a previous heart attack in order to protect them from having another attack in the future.