Can atenolol be taken with hydrocodone?
Interactions between your drugs Atenolol and HYDROcodone may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
What pain medicine can you take with atenolol?
If you need a painkiller it’s fine to take paracetamol with atenolol.
What drugs should not be taken with atenolol?
Atenolol may interact with other medications
- Mental health drugs. Reserpine and monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may increase or add to the effects of atenolol.
- Heart rhythm drugs. Taking certain heart drugs with atenolol can slow down your heart rate too much.
- Calcium channel blockers.
- Alpha blockers.
- Pain drug.
Can I take acetaminophen with atenolol?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between atenolol and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is atenolol hard on the kidneys?
If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.
Is 25 mg of atenolol enough?
How much you take depends on why you need atenolol. For high blood pressure – the usual dose is 25mg to 50mg taken once a day. For angina (chest pain) – the usual dose is 100mg taken once a day, or split into 2 50mg doses. For irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia) – the usual dose is 50mg to 100mg taken once a day.
What can you not take with beta blockers?
While on beta-blockers, you should also avoid eating or drinking products that have caffeine or taking over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, antihistamines, and antacids that contain aluminum. You should also avoid drinking alcohol, because it can decrease the effects of beta-blockers.
Can you still exercise while on beta blockers?
People who take beta blockers can still exercise regularly and see the cardiovascular benefits of working out. Those who aim for a target heart rate should keep in mind that their new target heart rate may be different while on a beta blocker.