Atenolol + Nitrendipine

Uses

Atenolol and Nitrendipine are used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

How it Works

How Atenolol and Nitrendipine work Atenolol and Nitrendipine is a combination of two medicines.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Atenolol and Nitrendipine include sleepiness, headache, ankle swelling, flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), slow heart rate, tiredness, palpitations, nausea, edema (swelling), constipation, and cold extremities.

Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Atenolol + Nitrendipine for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of future heart attacks and strokes.
This medication may cause dizziness; therefore, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it can lead to a sudden increase in your blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.