Question 1

What is Atenolol used for?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), irregular or fast heartbeat, prevention of future heart attacks

Question 2

How do you take Atenolol?

Accepted Answer

Most adults start with one 50 mg tablet taken once a day. Your doctor may increase this to 100 mg once daily depending on how your body responds. Swallow the tablet whole with water — you can take it with or without food, but try to take it at the same time every day, preferably in the morning. Do not stop taking it suddenly without your doctor's advice, as this can be dangerous.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Atenolol?

Accepted Answer

Feeling tired or weak, cold hands and feet, dizziness or lightheadedness, slow heartbeat, mild nausea or stomach upset

Question 4

Who should not take Atenolol?

Accepted Answer

People with asthma or severe breathing problems, people with very slow heartbeat or heart block, people with very low blood pressure, people with untreated heart failure, people with a known allergy to Atenolol, and people with a condition called pheochromocytoma (a rare adrenal gland tumour) unless already on other specific treatment.

Question 5

Is Atenolol safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Atenolol is not safe during pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby and affect its growth — it can also pass into breast milk, so consult your doctor before using it if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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