Warnings


What may interact with Tenormin?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-clonidine
-digoxin
-diuretics
-dobutamine
-epinephrine
-isoproterenol
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-reserpine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Tenormin?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes
-heart or vessel disease like slow heart rate, worsening heart failure, heart block, sick sinus syndrome or Raynaud''s disease
-kidney disease
-lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
-pheochromocytoma
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to atenolol, other beta-blockers, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Tenormin?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Check your blood pressure and pulse rate regularly. Ask your health care professional what your blood pressure and pulse rate should be, and when you should contact him or her.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are taking this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase your blood pressure.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.