As with any medicine, nadolol may cause side effects.
However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects (most people actually tolerate it quite well). If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Some of the most common side effects include, but are not limited to:
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Cold, numb, and pale fingers and toes
- Dizziness
- Fatigue.
(Click Nadolol Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Nadolol?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking nadolol if you have:
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Nadolol belongs to a group of drugs called beta-adrenergic blocking agents, more often known as
beta blockers. As the name implies, these medications block beta receptors in the body. Beta receptors are located in a number of places within the body, including the heart and blood vessels. Stress hormones (such as adrenaline) bind to these receptors and cause certain reactions in the body, such as:
By blocking beta receptors, nadolol causes the reverse effect of stress hormones. It decreases the heart rate, blood pressure, and the workload of the heart. This means that the heart requires less blood and oxygen to work properly.
When and How to Take Nadolol
Some general considerations include the following:
- Nadolol comes in tablet form. It is usually taken by mouth once a day.
- You can take this medicine with a meal or on an empty stomach.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Nadolol will not work if you stop taking it.
- In general, this medication should not be stopped suddenly, as serious problems (including heart attacks) may result.
The dose that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated (high blood pressure or angina)
- The severity of the medical condition
- How you respond to the medication
- Other medications you are taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Nadolol Drug Interactions
An overdose is likely to cause dangerously low
blood pressure (hypotension), a slow heart rate (bradycardia), and other serious problems. If you happen to overdose on nadolol, seek medical attention immediately.
What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose of Nadolol?
If you forget to take your dose, take the missed dose as soon as your remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, simply skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose.
Nadolol is currently available in generic form.
Nadolol is made by King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Generic versions of this medication are made by various drug companies.
Nadolol tablets come in the following strengths:
- Nadolol 20 mg
- Nadolol 40 mg
- Nadolol 80 mg.
