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• Do not stop taking atenolol abruptly unless you are directed to do soby your doctor atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Stopping atenolol abruptly may cause your condition to becomeworse atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
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What is atenolol?
• Atenolol is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Beta-blockers affectthe heart and circulatory system (arteries and veins) atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Atenolol is used to lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, reduce chestpain (angina), and to reduce the risk of recurrent heart attacks atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Atenolol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide atenolol 25mg tab side effects.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking atenolol?
• Before taking atenolol, tell your doctor if you have
· asthma;
· heart problems such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heartblock, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, heart failure, or any other heart problems;
· diabetes;
· depression;
· thyroid disease;
· kidney disease;
· liver disease; or
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• You may not be able to take atenolol, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Atenolol is in the FDA pregnancy category D atenolol 25mg tab side effects. This means that atenololis known to have harmful effects on a developing baby atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Low birth weight andother effects have occurred atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Do not take atenolol without first talking to yourdoctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Atenolol passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Slow heartrates in breast-fed babies have occurred atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Do not take atenolol without firsttalking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby atenolol 25mg tab side effects.

How should I take atenolol?
• Take atenolol exactly as directed by your doctor atenolol 25mg tab side effects. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Atenolol can be taken with or without food atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Take atenolol at the same time everyday whenever possible atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
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• Do not stop taking atenolol abruptly unless you are directed to do soby your doctor atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Stopping atenolol abruptly may cause your condition to becomeworse atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat atenolol 25mg tab side effects.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember atenolol 25mg tab side effects. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Do not take a double dose of this medication atenolol 25mg tab side effects.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Symptoms of an atenolol overdose include a slow heart beat, shortnessof breath, fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion, nausea, and vomiting atenolol 25mg tab side effects.

What should I avoid while taking atenolol?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Atenolol may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blood pressure changes atenolol 25mg tab side effects. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking atenolol before havingsurgery atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
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What are the possible side effects of atenolol?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingatenolol and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; hives);
· wheezing or shortness of breath;
· an unusually slow or irregular heart beat;
· swelling of your feet and/or lower legs;
· leg pain or cramping;
· sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in oneweek);
· chest (heart) pain;
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• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking atenolol and talk to your doctor:
· fatigue or confusion;
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· diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, or vomiting;
· depression;
· nightmares; or
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What other drugs will affect atenolol?
• Before taking atenolol, tell your doctor if you are taking
· a heart medication such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine(Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cardizem, DilacorXR), clonidine (Catapres), digoxin (Lanoxin), doxazosin (Cardura), guanadrel(Hylorel), prazosin (Minipress), or terazosin (Hytrin);
· a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Micronase, Glynase,Diabeta), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucophage);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), ketoprofen (Orudis,Orudis KT, Oruvail), and others;
· a respiratory medication such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil, Volmax,others), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol(Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), or theophylline (Theo-Dur,Theochron, Theolair, others);
· the stomach medication cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); or
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• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatmentif you are taking any of the medicines listed above atenolol 25mg tab side effects.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with atenolol oraffect your condition atenolol 25mg tab side effects. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products atenolol 25mg tab side effects.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about atenolol written forhealth professionals that you may read atenolol 25mg tab side effects.

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