Warnings and Precautions With Atenolol

Among the people who should not take atenolol are those with serious heart failure, certain types of irregular heart rhythms, or allergies to atenolol or any of the inactive ingredients used to make it. Some of the conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take atenolol include asthma, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, and a slow heart rate. A few other warnings and precautions with atenolol include potential drug interactions, the safety of taking atenolol while pregnant or nursing, and an increased risk of angina in some people taking this medicine.

 

Atenolol: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking
 atenolol (Tenormin®) if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. During pregnancy, atenolol can cause damage or even death to the developing fetus.
  • Are breastfeeding.
  • Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.
     
Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines that you may be currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, antacids, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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