Atenolol/Chlorthalidone (Oral)
Key points
- Treats high blood pressure, fluid retention (edema), angina (chest pain), and may prevent repeat heart attacks.
- Tenoretic 100, Tenoretic 50 There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to atenolol, chlorthalidone, sulfa drugs, or to other blood pressure medicines (such as metoprolol, propranolol).
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Atenolol/Chlorthalidone (By Mouth)
Atenolol (a-TEN-oh-lole), Chlorthalidone (klor-THAL-i-doan)
Treats high blood pressure, fluid retention (edema), angina (chest pain), and may prevent repeat heart attacks. This medicine is a combination of a beta blocker and a diuretic (water pill).
Brand Name(s):
Tenoretic 100, Tenoretic 50
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to atenolol, chlorthalidone, sulfa drugs, or to other blood pressure medicines (such as metoprolol, propranolol). You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant or if you have certain heart problems. Talk with your doctor about what these heart problems are.
How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (such as oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using this medicine.
If a dose is missed::
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If your next regular dose is less than 8 hours away, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using amiodarone (Cordaronereg;), clonidine (Catapresreg;, Combipresreg;), cold medicine or diet pills, digoxin (Lanoxinreg;), lithium, theophylline (Slo-Bidreg;, Theo-Durreg;), diabetes medicine (insulin or oral medicine such as Glipizidereg;, Glucotrolreg;, Glyburidereg;), heart medicine (such as verapamil, Adalatreg;, Cardizemreg;, Plendilreg;, Procardiareg;), medicine for depression (such as amitriptyline), or an MAO inhibitor (Eldeprylreg;, Marplanreg;, Nardilreg;, Parnatereg;).
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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