Common Questions about atenolol (Tenormin)

What foods should I avoid when taking atenolol?

Your doctor may prescribe a low-salt diet and other lifestyle changes to help control your blood pressure. You should also talk to your doctor about the safety of drinking fruit juices like apple, orange, and grapefruit juice because they can reduce the absorption of beta-blockers like atenolol.

Can you drink coffee while taking atenolol?

Doctors recommend avoiding coffee while on atenolol. Coffee is a stimulant and can increase your heart rate and blood pressure, thus counteracting the effect of the medicine. 

Does atenolol cause weight gain?

Weight gain is a possible side effect of atenolol and other beta-blockers. However, this is not a common side effect.

Does atenolol cause hair loss?

Temporary hair loss is a potential side effect of beta-blockers, including atenolol.

How long does it take atenolol to work?

It can take 1-2 weeks for the full benefits of atenolol to develop. Tell your doctor if you measure your blood pressure at home and notice high blood pressure after 1-2 weeks of atenolol treatment.

What is the best time to take atenolol?

You can take atenolol in the morning or at night, with or without food. However, you should take your medication at around the same time every day.

Is atenolol a water pill? Does it make you urinate more?

Atenolol is not a diuretic (water pill) and will not make you urinate more.

What is the price of atenolol (Tenormin) without insurance?

Without insurance, atenolol can be as high as $22.24, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $5.84 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions of atenolol like Tenormin. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of atenolol (Tenormin) with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on atenolol—copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for atenolol. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.