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A pharmacist explains the similarities and differences between these two heart medications Medically reviewed by Alex ...

The β-blocker atenolol is used widely as a first-line treatment for hypertension and as a reference drug in clinical trials. Prompted by a finding that the angiotensin-receptor blocker losartan ...

Umea, Sweden - A new meta-analysis has raised doubts about the suitability of atenolol as a first-line antihypertensive drug and as a reference drug in outcome trials of hypertension.[ 1] Carlberg ...

Aortic-root dissection is the leading cause of death in Marfan's syndrome. Studies suggest that with regard to slowing aortic-root enlargement, losartan may be more effective than beta-blockers ...

Are you taking Atenolol? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Atenolol with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side ...

This packaging mixup comes from Golden State Medical Supply, which said in its FDA-posted recall notice that it learned that a bottle labeled as having 25 mg tablets of hypertension drug Atenolol ...

This combination medication contains beta-blocker and diuretic, prescribed for hypertension.

I am a 39-year-old nurse who is experiencing drastic hair loss. I started taking atenolol for high blood pressure about four months ago. One month after beginning the med, I started losing hair.

Atenolol, a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain and heart attacks, has been in short supply since July. 1. Atenolol is commonly prescribed to patients with high blood ...