Atenolol and heart

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

I am trying to wean off of Atenolol bc it makes me tired and I feel as though my metabolism has slowed down. I have been on it for one year due to a fast heart beat. I did not have hbp when prescribed and I don't now. I was suffering from anxiety due to katrina and quit smoking. sometimes I feel sick to my stomach. has anyone gotten sick to their stomach from this med. also, I found that if I take it at night I am not tired during the day but I do have strange dreams.
my real question is how can I wean myself off this drug. I am afraid that if I stop it I will be somewhere and my heart will jump out of my chest.

Have been on med for 1.5 years. the last 7 months heart rae has droped to the point of having 10 TIA's. all stroke syptoms testing has come back negitave. For last three weeks have been off med and no TIA's Has anyone else had this trouble.