ATENOLOL AND CHLORTHALIDONE

Beta Blocker

Brand names: Atenolol and Chlorthalidone

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Beta Blocker agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Atenolol and chlorthalidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension

to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events

including

as appropriate

lipid control

diabetes management

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS Atenolol and chlorthalidone tablets are contraindicated in patients with: sinus bradycardia
• heart block greater than first degree
• cardiogenic shock
• overt cardiac failure (see WARNINGS )
• anuria

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Cardiac Failure Sympathetic stimulation is necessary in supporting circulatory function in congestive heart failure, and beta blockade carries the potential hazard of further depressing myocardial contractility and precipitating more severe failure
Major Surgery Chronically administered beta-blocking therapy should not be routinely withdrawn prior to major surgery, however the impaired ability of the heart to respond to reflex adrenergic stimuli may augment the risks of general anesthesia and surgical procedures
Metabolic and Endocrine Effects Beta-blockers may prevent early warning signs of hypoglycemia, such as tachycardia, and increase the risk for severe or prolonged hypoglycemia at any time during treatment, especially in patients with diabetes mellitus or children and patients who are fasting (i
Neonates born to mothers who are receiving atenolol at parturition or breastfeeding may be at risk for hypoglycemia and bradycardia

Known Side Effects

13 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

General Unwellness

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

High Blood Pressure

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

3 Reddit threads analysed for ATENOLOL AND CHLORTHALIDONE

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

2 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Fatigue (1)

Brain Fog (1)

Nausea (1)

Insomnia (1)

Anxiety (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Long-term beta-blocker + diuretic use (10+ yrs) — considering transition to ARB. Looking for experiences

Hi everyone, I’m a **57-year-old** female, and I’ve been on the **same BP medication for almost 10 years,** a **beta-blocker + diuretic combination**. Specifically: * **Atenolol (beta-blocker)** * **Chlorthalidone (thiazide-type diuretic)** (commonly prescribed together) My BP has been “controlle

r/hypertension523mo ago

Fatigue

Brain Fog

Psychological effects of Potassium deficiency

My partner is male, age forty, 6'1", 180lbs, caucasian, taking Atenolol 50mg, Amlodipine 10mg, and Chlorthalidone 50mg. Earlier in the week my partner began exhibiting some strange symptoms, looking slightly dazed and confused, nausea, slurred speech, abnormal pupil focusing, which caused me to ques

r/AskDocs128y ago

Nausea

Cold turkey withdrawal of Atenolol 25mg - Been on it for 4 years - effects and timelines

Hello, I'm a 34 year old, 198lbs, 5'10" Caucasian male in the USA I was on Atenolol 25mg for hypertension mainly, and was also put on a water pill (Chlorthalidone 25mg) and an ace inhibitor (Lisinopril 40mg). I also take Zoloft 50mg (4 weeks in) and Xanax (0.5mg) for anxiety to sleep, as I have awfu

r/AskDocs1163y ago

Insomnia

Anxiety

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral