Atenolol for Hypertension
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Tenoretic combines two different medicines for hypertension in one pill. Although the drug information is presented like a package insert, clickable text provides useful explanations.
Make way for better meds
Boston Globe
Beta-blockers like atenolol are no longer the first choice medication for hypertension. This article discusses the growing trend of using other classes of drugs.
How does your medication rate?
Consumer Reports
According to this report comparing safety, efficacy and price, atenolol might not be the best option for hypertension; however, it could still play a role in treating other conditions.
The easy way to learn
Illumistream
What can be easier than watching a video? This video, the first in a series of five, focuses on the different classes of drugs used to treat hypertension.
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As effective as a placebo
Life Clinic
While atenolol does lower blood pressure, studies show that it does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular death. This article is a must read if you take atenolol for hypertension.
Treat hypertension, get diabetes?
Blood Pressure Assoc
This PDF file summarizes the key points of the ASCOT study which found an increased risk of new onset diabetes in people treated with beta blockers like atenolol.
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CDC guidelines
CDC
Taking your medicines as prescribed is only one of the important responsibilities involved in controlling or preventing hypertension; discover the others here.
Required reading
NHLBI
Make the grade with this cheat sheet that covers all the basics of hypertension; by making the adequate lifestyle modifications you might get off medications like atenolol.
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104 reviews (and counting!)
Ask A Patient
Use this collection of reviews to learn about others' experiences with taking atenolol for hypertension and other conditions. Remember, your experience might vary from those posted here.
OK for diabetics?
Doc News
Beta-blockers like atenolol have been thought to mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia, a major problem for diabetics; read here about research that suggests otherwise.
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General information
Drugs
Educate yourself about the medicines you take! Atenolol is sometimes prescribed for hypertension and other conditions. Learn the essential information without the medical jargon.
Atenolol quick reference guide
Revolution Health
Get all the general information you need about atenolol for hypertension by clicking the individual tabs on this well-organized page. Learn about side effects, interactions and much more.
Even your doctor peeks
UpToDate
Turn to this trusted sourced for the latest in hypertension info and the drugs used to treat it.
Brush up on BP
Healtination
These brief videos highlight the importance of getting your hypertension under control by eating right, exercising and taking your medication, such as atenolol.

