Hi babs,
Yes, I think some of your weight gain could be attributed to the Beta- blockers. I too, gained almost twenty pounds over the first year on atenolol and it was a stuggle to get half of it off. It also affected my cholesterol. My cholesterol level had alway been good, now it is so-so. Check with the PDR ( Phsicians Desk Reference), it will tell you these have been found to be some of the side effectsfor Beta blockers, unfortuately.
Good luck,
Jeanne