In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines.
Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of atenolol in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of atenolol in the elderly.
However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment of dosage in patients receiving atenolol. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding.
Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below.
The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases.
If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur.
Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. If this does not help, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. Atenolol is not usually recommended in pregnancy.
Atenolol and breastfeeding If your doctor or health visitor says that your baby's healthy, it's OK to take atenolol while breastfeeding. They may recommend a different medicine for your blood pressure. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. There are some medicines that may interfere with the way atenolol works. Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does atenolol work?
Atenolol is a type of medicine called a beta blocker. We do not fully understand how atenolol prevents migraines. How long does atenolol take to work? How long will I take it for? This depends on why you're taking atenolol. Is it safe to take for a long time? Atenolol is generally safe to take for a long time.
What will happen if I stop taking it? Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking atenolol. Stopping atenolol suddenly may make your health problem worse.
How does atenolol compare with other heart medicines? They work in a different way from beta blockers and include: ACE inhibitors - for example, ramipril and lisinopril angiotensin receptor blockers - for example, candesartan calcium channel blockers - for example, amlodipine diuretics medicines that make you pee more - for example, furosemide Beta blockers are not usually the first choice treatment for high blood pressure.
The medicine your doctor prescribes depends on your age and ethnicity. How does it compare with other medicines for preventing migraine? Ask your doctor or pharmacist which medicine is best for you. Will I need to stop atenolol before surgery? Can I drink alcohol with it? Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? You can eat and drink normally while taking atenolol. Will it affect my contraception? Atenolol will not stop your contraception working.
Talk to your doctor if you're taking a hormonal contraceptive. Will it affect my fertility? Will it affect my sex life? If you're having problems with your sex life, talk to your doctor. Do I need to avoid playing sports? Can I drive or ride a bike? Can lifestyle changes help with high blood pressure? Quit smoking - smoking increases your heart rate and blood pressure.
Quitting smoking brings down your blood pressure and relieves heart failure symptoms. Try to avoid secondhand smoke. Cut down on alcohol - drinking alcohol while you're taking atenolol can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
Also, drinking too much alcohol raises blood pressure over time and makes heart failure worse. Men and women should not drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week. A standard glass of wine ml is 2 units. A pint of lager or beer is usually 2 to 3 units of alcohol.
Exercise - regular exercise lowers blood pressure by keeping your heart and blood vessels in good condition. It does not need to be too energetic: walking every day will help. Eat well - aim to eat a diet that includes plenty of fruit and veg, wholegrains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products and lean proteins.
It's a good idea to cut down on salt , too. Eating too much salt is the biggest cause of high blood pressure. The more salt you eat, the higher your blood pressure will be.
Aim for no more than 6g of salt a day. Deal with stress - when you're anxious or upset, your heart beats faster, you breathe more heavily and your blood pressure often goes up. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Atenolol pronounced as a ten' oh lole.
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Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking atenolol, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to atenolol, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in atenolol tablets.
Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. If you become pregnant while taking atenolol, call your doctor immediately.
If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so that you do not faint, then sit for a few moments before standing.
This often improves after the first week or two, but if it continues, speak with your doctor. If affected, do not drive and do not use tools or machines until you feel better Cold fingers or toes, a slow heartbeat, sweating Speak with your doctor if any of these become troublesome. If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist. Are you protected against flu? Further reading and references. Join the discussion on the forums.
Health Tools Feeling unwell? Assess your symptoms online with our free symptom checker. Start symptom checker. Common atenolol side-effects these affect less than 1 in 10 people. Getting up and moving more slowly may help. If affected, do not drive and do not use tools or machines until you feel better.
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