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Compare ATENOLOL (Atenolol) and CHLORTHALIDONE (Chlorthalidone) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Atenolol, Tenormin · Beta Blocker
How it works
Beta Blocker agent
Approved for
Chlorthalidone · Thiazide Diuretic
How it works
Thiazide Diuretic agent
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 20 Reddit discussions
ATENOLOL
0%
positive
5 threads
CHLORTHALIDONE
27%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
5 Reddit threads analysed for ATENOLOL
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
60 upvotes
What is the rationale behind this? I have seen carvedilol and metoprolol confirmed by cardiologist. I have seen metoprolol and atenolol as well confirmed by cardiologist. I especially don’t understand this one. Anybody have insight on reasons why?
15 years I’ve been a tech. I’ve muddled my way through most every mispronounced drug name I could think of. BUT today, I got a new one. Someone wanted to refill their “tenderloin”. Any guesses? Edit: Answer: Atenolol. Someone said tenormin, I think it was a hybrid of the two. Thanks for playing!
I’ve heard from my attendings in residency that atenolol is an old drug that isn’t really good for anything atm and they actively try to switch people off it. I’m trying to learn more about why this is the case. Help!!!???
New Years means all the fun new changes by insurance companies. Today I had a new insurance company, which is now administrating medical assistance in my state, complete a hat-trick of suck. They required prior auths on; atenolol, labetalol, and enalapril. Ridiculous. I called their help line just
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15 Reddit threads analysed for CHLORTHALIDONE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
11 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I start by saying I'm an NP student, not a pharmacist. In my clinical rotations the providers I am under are all prescribing HCTZ with no good explanation why. In my acute inpatient job, everyone is on HCTZ. I can't even think of one time I have ever had one of my patients come in on Chlorthalidone
My mother in law had a knee replacement surgery and was doing well. She was mobile and doing PT. 10 days post op she collapsed and was gone before she hit the ground, they ruled it a pulmonary embolism. I just reviewed the detailed autopsy. She had multiple clots in all lobes of both lungs. "The
I've been working the past couple of days and never before realized how many patients we have on Atenolol (+ or - Chlorthalidone....). I know we are all suffering the brunt of this shortage. My question is, now that we are in such a shortage, any recommendations on how to take the edge off of the At
Guys while chlorthalidone is more potent than hydrochlorothiazide at lower doses why combinations of ACE-I + hydrochlorothiazide are more common than chlorthalidone
As the title asks. We see more lisinopril for the ACE-Is, HCTZ for the thiazide diuretics, etc...
I (43 yr, female, taking 10mg chlorthalidone daily) have begun monitoring my BP at home and am curious why they say to sit still for five minutes. I’m almost always up and about and can’t think of many times during the day I’d really be still. Are the guidelines set up in such a way that we only con
Hey, I'm an amb care pharmacist which means I've got compounding amnesia. We have a guy who really needs a lower dose of chlorthalidone than we can get by cutting a 25mg tab. Does anyone have a recipe for compounded liquid, or good refs to search for this? I swear 10 years ago of have known this.
My father (75M) is 5'8", 150 lbs, Caucasian and is experiencing unexplained fatigue and swelling in his legs. We are located in Canada. He is currently taking Metoprolol (25 mg), Atorvastatin (10 mg) and Ramipril (1.25 mg). He drinks one or two beers a week. He was a smoker for about 10 years in hi
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ATENOLOL is a Beta Blocker, while CHLORTHALIDONE belongs to the Thiazide Diuretic class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
ATENOLOL carries 4 FDA warnings. CHLORTHALIDONE carries 1 FDA warning. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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