How do I stop taking atenolol 25 mg?

Do not stop taking atenolol suddenly, especially if you have heart disease. This can make your condition worse. If you want to stop taking your medicine, speak to your doctor. They may recommended reducing your dose gradually over a few weeks.

What are the side effects of atenolol 25 mg?

Side Effects

• Blurred vision.
• cold hands or feet.
• difficult or labored breathing.
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly.
• shortness of breath.
• tightness in chest.
• wheezing.

Do atenolol side effects go away?

Some side effects of atenolol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

What happens if you stop taking blood pressure medication?

Abruptly stopping any medication used to treat high blood pressure could be very dangerous. Your blood pressure may rise, putting you at risk for a heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions.

What is Tenormin 50 mg tablet?

Tenormin 50 MG Tablet is known to be a beta blocker, that is, the drug slows down the effect of some chemical that occur naturally in the body. The drug lowers blood pressure as well as heart rate causing less strain on the muscle.

How long does it take for Tenormin to work?

Last updated on Jan 8, 2021. The initial dose of TENORMIN is 50 mg given as one tablet a day either alone or added to diuretic therapy. The full effect of this dose will usually be seen within one to two weeks. If an optimal response is not achieved, the dosage should be increased to TENORMIN 100 mg given as one tablet a day.

Why is Tenormin prescribed after a heart attack?

TENORMIN helps restore your heart’s normal rhythm. After a heart attack, you may have complications such as an irregular heart beat or an increased chance of having another heart attack. TENORMIN helps to prevent these complications from occurring. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why it has been prescribed for you.

How do you take Tenormin for angina pectoris?

Angina Pectoris. The initial dose of TENORMIN is 50 mg given as one tablet a day. If an optimal response is not achieved within one week, the dosage should be increased to TENORMIN 100 mg given as one tablet a day. Some patients may require a dosage of 200 mg once a day for optimal effect.