Willravel

I'm under the care of one of the best cardiologists in the world *beams with pride*. I have, or rather had, high blood pressure from a heart condition - both a coarctation of the aorta repair, and endocarditus - that usualyl left me around 135 while sitting down. Atenelol was perscribed and I used it for something like 2 or 3 years. After a time, I was allowed to do real exercise again, and as my general physical condition improved, so also did my circulatory problem. I discontinued my Atenolol several years ago and now enjoy perfect blood pressure. The reason I am concerned about the possible side effects of the drug is the possibility of symptoms of a problem arising later in life. If I take Atenelol when I'm 17, could there me physical or mental reprecussions later in life? I've done a bit of research, and it seems that many drug tests are rushed, and thus cannot always account for the full effects of a drug, espically over a very long period of time. While I am emotionally balanced and have a decent memory now (I think), what about 10, 20, 30 or even 50 years down the road? I don't want to be getting depression, or any other negative symptom of the Atenelol, just as I hit my 30s, midlife crisis, retirement, etc.