Atenolol: Dosage, Side Effects & Cost Without Insurance

June 5, 2024

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Atenolol is a beta blocker medication that relaxes blood vessels, allowing them to widen and accommodate more blood, reducing strain on the heart and lowering blood pressure. This can help prevent heart failure (CHF), strokes, heart pain (angina), and irregular heartbeats (dysrhythmias). Atenolol is also sometimes prescribed to treat migraine attacks.

Dose of Atenolol

Atenolol is available in tablet form. It is typically taken 25 to 50 mg once a day and may be increased as needed.

Common Side Effects

  • Cold hands and feet
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Reduced libido or impotence
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue

Cost of Atenolol

The price of atenolol ranges from about $9 to $36 for a bottle of 90 tablets, strength 25 mg, when using a coupon. To find the cheapest pharmacy near you, click here.

How to Get a Prescription for Atenolol

Atenolol is a prescription drug that needs to be prescribed by a licensed prescriber or physician. Did you know? QuickMD can refill your blood pressure medications remotely through telemedicine and prescribe atenolol online.

Disclaimer

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