Atenolol 50mg

I've been taking mylan m231 for 10 years. Because of "shortage" i'm now taking zydus z66. Are these two brands exactly the same or should I expect to experience some unagreeable symptoms? I've only been on zydus brand for two days. I'm not at ease with switching brands. The pills are to help maintain blood pressure. How dare a drug company "HOOK" you on a drug for life and then they don't have them available for patients? They are putting people's lives in jeopardy. Patients like me are experiencing more anxiety and have increased blood pressure due to a lack of concern they have shown by not ending this ridiculous situation. I can't understand how mylan has had a shortage for several months and zydus has not. Is zydus using the same ingredien...

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small white pill ## If you're looking for more info on this drug you can go to the page for Atenolol. You can also start a new discussion forum on Atenolol from there. ## Atenolol is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. It is also fine to ask here on the forums and see if anyone might have more advice, or person experience using it. What are the markings on the tablets you are taking?

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I have been using. ATEMIDE (atenolol 50mg + indapomide 1.25 mg)., since many years. But now the Company have stopped production of this tablets...and I cannot find substitute for this drug... Please can someone advise valuable feedback. Thanks KISHORE SHAH

Dear all Medical Practioners in this Forum. I am having a mild Hypertension with 130/90 at the most. I had been prescribed by the Doctor with Atenolol 50mg/day and Nifidepine 3x daily. I did read before that Atenolol tend to give you a Psoarasis and this had appeared on me somewhere at my right leg. Can I change this prescription later? Please advise me as to what are the best remedial actions to be taken before things get out of control. Thank You. ## Sorry, there are no medical practitioners on this site. However, if the drug is causing unwanted and unpleasant side effects, you should discuss it with your doctor. There are other options available that you can use. ## I stopped taking Atenolol on my own 2-3 weeks ago when I read about possible problems resulting in my decision. Can I s...

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I was taking Amlodipine Besylate 10mg for about a year or so and my blood pressure is under control now. I have gone to a new doctor who put me on Atenolol 50mg because I was told one of the side effects can slow your heartbeat & I was concerned... Wondering which one is a better medicine when it comes to side effects? ## Hello, Kevin! How are you? There is no real best medication, since we are all different, so it depends on what works best for you, without causing unwanted side effects. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, and headache. How are you doing taking the new medication?

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Hi, my mom was prescribed 50mg of Atenolol to take every morning. I did as always but today I accidentally gave her another dose of it, mistaking it for her other diabetic medicine. Any problem with that? ## I accidentally took 2 of 100mg atenolol by mistake ## Taking too much Atenolol could result in worsening side effects, which may include nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and increased lowering of blood pressure, and heart rate. Thus, it is best to keep an eye on the person to watch for any danger signs, such as problems breathing, dizziness, fainting, or extreme fatigue. Please double check with your respective doctors to be sure of what you should do. Are you on any other medications?

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Is 50mg metoprolol succ er equal to 50mg of atenolol? ## Actually, no since they are the same dosage, they are not equivalent. For each 50mgs of Atenolol, you'd need 100mgs of the Metoprolol. Did your doctor make this dosage change, or are you trying to figure it out on your own? Learn more Metoprolol details here. Learn more Atenolol details here. ## Dr is switching me from 100 mg atenolol daily to 100 mg metoprolol. I’m nervous as to what side effects I might have. Any clue?

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My 10 year old accidently took a double dose of 50mg of atenolol. 6 hours apart. He has aortic stenoses ## Hello, Kathy! How are you? When in doubt, it is always best to contact poison control, or your nearest emergency services department. Given his age, taking a double dose could cause dangerously low blood pressure and heart rate, according to the U.S. FDA. Did he experience any adverse effects? At 10 years old, it might be best if you took control of the medication, rather than letting him dose himself. ## I am 66 years old. I took 25 mg atenolol at noon time and by mistake I took it again after 10 hours. ## I accidentally took two doses of my 50 mg atenolol and it's been about four hours now. Will I be alright? ## I took 50 mg twice by mistake I am 92 yrs old

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Are there any drug interactions with each other medication and with foods? I suffer from gastric issues often, where my whole system evacuates with diarrhea, and spasms. ## The main interactions between these medications is low blood pressure and heart rate, according to FDA reports, thus it is best to keep any eye on your readings on a regular basis. Stomach irritation, gas, GERD, and diarrhea may also be side effects. How long have you been taking them? Have you had any problems?

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I've been taking atenolol for yrs, today a new prescriptionI noticed it looked different REover20, other side scored ## RE 20 contains 50mgs of Atenolol, a beta blocker commonly used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions, so it the same as the other tablet you'd been taking. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Are these two medications the same? - metoprolol succinate er 25 mg and atenolol 50 mg. I need help please. ## my pcp dr wrote this out Atenolol 50mg but my heart dr has me on Metoprolol succ er 25mg now my Question is are these the same medications ## They are not the same, but they are in the same class of medications. I am not a doctor, but if were me, I'd take the one recommended by the cardiologist, simply because they have a lot more training and experience in such matters. I can't tell you what to do, but if you aren't sure, you should consult your cardiologist. The FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## A cardiologist prescribed metoproplo...

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mixed up pills i need to know if atenolol has an m on it ## mixed up pills need to know if atenolol has an m on it ## Since Atenolol is a generic, there are quite a few tablets on the market and several of them have an M on them. For instance.... White, round, M 757 contains 100mgs. White, round, M A2 contains 25mgs. White, round, MP 146 contains 50mgs. White, round, MP 9 contains 25mgs. White, round, MP 147 contains 100mgs. Do any of these match the tablet you are questioning? Learn more Atenolol details here. If not, please post back with the complete markings from the tablet, so I can look it up for you.

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I am an adult of 65 years of age and my blood pressure reading is 110/60 while on medication; Atenolol 50mg + Amlodipine 5mg + Losartan 50mg. Is it alright or should the dose be adjusted? ## Hello, Lachhu! How are you? Are you having any symptoms, such as nausea, dizziness or fainting? Learn more Amlodipine details here. Learn more Atenolol details here. Learn more Losartan details here. Those numbers aren't dangerous, unless they're causing symptoms, such as I mentioned that could put you in danger. However, if you're feeling fine, then there is no need to worry and you should continue taking them as prescribed, unless your doctor tells you to change something. Have you checked in with your doctor recently? ## The tablets that I use are tenopress 50mg, amlodipine 5mg, pyrid...

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in need the same contain in one tab in low cost ( Low Price ),Losartan Potassium ip 50mg, And Atenolol 50mg please inform me the company name and the brand name ## As far as I know, there isn't one available that contains both medications in one tablet. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Atenolol details here. One thing you could do, however, is check with your doctor and see if there is an alternative medication you can use that would be just one tablet. Have you tried asking them about it, yet?

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My grandpa is 77 years old and he accidentally took 2 tablets of Atenolol 50mg at a time. Will any serious injury occur in regards to his health? Please advise. ## Doubling up hasbeen known to cause someone to experience more severe side effects, according NIH reports, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Given his age, that could also make them worse. Thus, it would be best to consult his doctor to be safe. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Not sure if I accidentally took a double dose of atenolol or not, which would be 75mg with the mistake, instead of 37.50 mg normally. Will I be alright if I had taken a double dose? ## I accidentally took a 100 mg dose of atenolol instead of 1/2 pill about 1 hour ago. I take it for tachycardia...

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Have taken Atenolol 50 mg. for years then developed nasty cronic cough...Dr. switched me to Losartan 25 mg, is this equivalent? Experiencing sweats today and wondered if this was a lower dose then what I was taking and it is impossible to find comparsion of strength of these medications. Please advise and thank you! ## Hello, Bradly! How are you? Yes, since they are different medications, you can't really compare the dosages. However, the sweats are likely caused by stopping the other medication and starting the new one, just your body's reaction. But have you checked with your doctor to be sure? ## Have checked but not satisfied yet, all I want to know is Atenolol 50mg equivalent to Losartan 25mg? Another words if you were switching a patient from one to another would it be at ...

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Im taking atenolol 50mg, and afeditab 30mg. Due to my blood pressure become 94/69 at night. My doctor propose me to replace afeditab 30mg with amlodipine 2.5 mg. What is your opinion. ## Hello, Dieu! How are you? It is always best to follow your doctor's advice in such situations. The FDA warns these these medications may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination.

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I have been taking Atenolol 50mg for about 4 years to treat my hypertension; it was working wonderfully, but I suddenly had to switch to Metoprolol Succ. ER 3 months ago because of a manufacturer shortage of Atenolol. I took it just as I did the Atenolol: which was whenever I woke up/got my day started, I paid no mind to missing a dose here and there (such as when I felt like sleeping all day) or whether or not I was taking it with a meal---so basically totally wrong. I realize now I was not taking the Atenolol exactly as indicated, but it never posed a significant problem. However, my BP levels are basically where they were before I ever started Atenolol now that I have switched to Metoprolol ER (135/85-150/90 something). The day I went to my doctor for my 3 month checkup (which was 2 ...

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My mother is 80 years old with antihypertensive treatment. She take atonolol 50mg, amlodipine 10 mg and losartan 50 mg on morning.and lorsatan 50 mg at the evening. Today she had taken amlodipine 10 mg bd, lorsatan 50 mg bd and atenolol 10 mgbd. Her blood pressure after evening dose was 140/60 mmhg. what problems can occur with her. ## I am 65 female i rske stenolol, losartan and almedopine but sometimes my numbers spike even sfter tsking the dsily dosage . What might be the reafon?

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I have been taking Totamol(Atenonol) for quite a number of years now. I switched a couple of times to other medicines to treat my high blood pressure due to serious and numerous side effects. Once again on the Atenolol 50mg, daily and amlodipine, 5mg, blue round pill. The combination of these two pills is shedding my hair excessively. I am a 57 year old black woman and this is very traumatic for me. As I live in the Caribbean, my GP, does not take any interest in my complaint regarding my hair loss. At the moment I have a boyish crew cut, which makes me look very manly and unattractive. This has led to me feeling depressed at times, because I know that doctors here don,t see this as a problem especially at my age. Can you please recommend those blood pressure pills that do not have hair...

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