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Atenolol + Nifedipine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Atenolol + Nifedipine safe for pregnant women?
Atenolol + Nifedipine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atenolol + Nifedipine safe during breastfeeding?
Atenolol + Nifedipine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the Kidneys?
Atenolol + Nifedipine is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the Liver?
Atenolol + Nifedipine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Atenolol + Nifedipine on the Heart?
Side effects of Atenolol + Nifedipine on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Atenolol + Nifedipine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atenolol + Nifedipine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atenolol + Nifedipine habit forming or addictive?
Atenolol + Nifedipine is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Atenolol + Nifedipine
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Atenolol + Nifedipine to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atenolol + Nifedipine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atenolol + Nifedipine with alcohol will be.
Rarely, Atenolol + Nifedipine causes joint pain. Its incident is not known. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Atenolol + Nifedipine might cause constipation in a few cases only. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
No, Atenolol + Nifedipine is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Atenolol + Nifedipine is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as headache, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
No, Atenolol + Nifedipine should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because suddenly discontinuing of this drug can cause chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and heart attack. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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