Atenolol And Chlorthalidone: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Atenolol And Chlorthalidone

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking atenolol and chlorthalidone?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to atenlolol (Tenormin) or chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone), or if you have:

• a heart problem such as heart block, or slow heart rate;
• if you are unable to urinate; or
• if you are allergic to sulfa drugs (such as Bactrim, Septra, and others).

Before taking this atenolol and chlorthalidone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• congestive heart failure;
• liver or kidney disease;
• asthma, bronchitis, or other lung disorder;
• diabetes;
• gout;
• lupus;
• a thyroid disorder;
• adrenal gland tumor (also called pheochromocytoma);
• psoriasis; or
• problems with circulation.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Do not use atenolol and chlorthalidone without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication.

Atenolol and chlorthalidone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Last updated:	October 01, 2007