Atenolol + Atorvastatin

Uses

Atenolol and Atorvastatin are used in the treatment of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

How it Works

Atenolol and Atorvastatin is a combination of two medications: Atenolol and Atorvastatin, which are used to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Atenolol and Atorvastatin include nausea, stomach pain, constipation, headache, dizziness, cold extremities, muscle pain, weakness, numbness of extremities, increased blood glucose levels, slow heart rate, increased liver enzymes, and decreased blood pressure.

Expert Advice

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Do not skip any doses and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness; if this occurs, rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.
It can mask symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic; monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Do not stop taking Atenolol + Atorvastatin suddenly, as it can cause a rapid increase in blood pressure, thereby raising the risk of heart attack and stroke.