This combination medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Beta-blockers slow the heart rate. Thiazide diuretics, also known as water pills , reduce fluid accumulation in the body by increasing urination.
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Tenoretic 50
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atenolol W/chlorthalidone
Tenoretic 50
Uses
This combination medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Beta-blockers slow the heart rate. Thiazide diuretics, also known as water pills , reduce fluid accumulation in the body by increasing urination.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include slow heartbeat, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, unconsciousness, seizures, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, or muscle weakness.
How
To Use - Take Atenolol W/chlorthalidone exactly as prescribed.
- Do not adjust the dose without consulting your doctor.
- Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
- Because Atenolol W/chlorthalidone increases urination, avoid taking a dose in the late evening before bedtime.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Atenolol W/chlorthalidone without consulting your doctor.
- Some conditions may become worse when Atenolol W/chlorthalidone is suddenly stopped.
Side
Effects - You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
- Because beta-blockers reduce blood circulation to the extremities, your hands and feet may be more susceptible to cold.
- Thiazide diuretics can cause potassium loss from the body.
- It is advisable to eat foods or drink liquids high in potassium such as citrus juice, bananas, melons, raisins and dates.
- Use of salt substitutes also help prevent potassium loss.
- Sometimes potassium supplement medication may be prescribed by your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulty, easy bruising or bleeding, swollen hands or feet, confusion or depression, excessive thirst, muscle cramps, yellowing of the eyes or skin, sore throat.
- Atenolol W/chlorthalidone may increase sensitivity to the sun.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
- Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- You may want to check your pulse everyday while taking Atenolol W/chlorthalidone.
- Discuss with your doctor what changes in your pulse rate mean.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
- You may also be allergic to Atenolol W/chlorthalidone.
- Atenolol W/chlorthalidone is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor for details.
- Atenolol W/chlorthalidone passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Atenolol W/chlorthalidone is not recommended for use with: dofetilide.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
- Tell your doctor of all the prescription and nonprescription medicines you may use, especially of: other beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol), diuretics ( water pills ), St John s wort.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
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