Tenormin is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina, among other conditions. This eMedTV segment discusses how the drug works, how and when to take it, possible side effects, available strengths, and more.
This section of the eMedTV library lists common Tenormin side effects, such as depression and tiredness; rare side effects, such as vision problems; and side effects to report to your doctor immediately, including wheezing and confusion.
As this eMedTV page explains, uses for Tenormin include high blood pressure control, relief of chest pain caused by angina, and treatment after a heart attack to improve survival. This page also discusses off-label uses, such as treating anxiety.
For people with high blood pressure or angina, the starting Tenormin dosage is 50 mg once daily. This eMedTV page also discusses dosing after a heart attack and lists some factors that can affect the amount you are prescribed (such as your age).
This eMedTV Web page lists drugs that can potentially interact with Tenormin, such as reserpine and indomethacin, and explains how Tenormin drug interactions can lower blood pressure too much or slow your heart rate dramatically, among other things.
Tenormin may cause extreme low blood pressure in some people. This eMedTV page lists other Tenormin warnings and precautions, including possible drug interactions and people who shouldn't take the drug (for example, those with a slow heartbeat).
Atenolol tablets are the generic version of Tenormin. This eMedTV article lists some available strengths of generic Tenormin (including 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg) and companies that manufacture it (such as Mylan Laboratories and Sandoz).
