Question 1

What is Atenolol; Chlortalidone used for?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Question 2

How do you take Atenolol; Chlortalidone?

Accepted Answer

Usually one tablet taken once a day in the morning, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Your doctor will decide the right dose for you — commonly Tenoret 50 (atenolol 50mg + chlortalidone 12.5mg). Do not stop taking it suddenly without your doctor's advice, as this can cause serious heart problems.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Atenolol; Chlortalidone?

Accepted Answer

Feeling tired or weak, cold hands and feet, dizziness or lightheadedness, passing urine more often than usual, feeling sleepy

Question 4

Who should not take Atenolol; Chlortalidone?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to atenolol, chlortalidone, or sulfonamide-related drugs should not take this. Also avoid if you have very slow heartbeat, severe heart failure, very low blood pressure, severe kidney problems, gout, or untreated adrenal gland tumour (pheochromocytoma). People with severe asthma or breathing problems should not use this drug.

Question 5

Is Atenolol; Chlortalidone safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

This drug is not safe during pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby, and it can pass into breast milk — do not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor says it is absolutely necessary.

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