Tenormin Drug Interactions

When medications such as calcium channel blockers or clonidine are taken with Tenormin, drug interactions may occur. While some interactions can result in decreased absorption of Tenormin into your blood, others may cause side effects such as low blood pressure, dizziness, or fainting. Some other medications that can lead to potential drug interactions include reserpine, indomethacin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Tenormin Interactions: An Overview

 Tenormin® (atenolol) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Some of the medications that can lead to interactions with Tenormin include:
 
 
 
  • Certain arrhythmia medications, such as:
     
    • Amiodarone (Cordarone®)
    • Disopyramide (Norpace®, Norpace CR®)
    • Lidocaine (Xylocaine®)
    • Propafenone (Rythmol®)
    • Quinidine
    • Sotalol (Betapace®)
 
 
 
  • Reserpine.
     

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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