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What is Tenoretic and why is it prescribed? Tenoretic is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It combines a beta-blocker drug and a diuretic. Tenoretic can be used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications. Atenolol, the beta blocker, decreases the force and rate of heart contractions. Chlorthalidone, the diuretic, helps your body produce and eliminate more urine, which helps in lowering blood pressure. You must take Tenoretic regularly for it to be effective. Tenoretic does not cure high blood pressure but it keeps it under control. How should you take Tenoretic? Follow your doctors directions for taking Tenoretic. Tenoretic can be taken with or without food. Take Tenoretic exactly as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Try not to miss any doses. If this medication is not taken regularly, your condition may worsen. If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it's within 8 hours of your next scheduled dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time. Store Tenoretic at room temperature in a tightly closed container. Protect Tenoretic from light. Are there any Tenoretic side effects? Tenoretic side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Tenoretic side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and slow heartbeat. Less common or rare Tenoretic side effects may include blood disorders, constipation, cramping, decreased sexual ability, depression, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness when getting up, drowsiness, excessive thirst, hair loss, headache, high blood sugar, hives, impotence, light-headedness, loss of appetite, low potassium leading to symptoms like dry mouth, muscle pain or cramps, muscle spasm, Peyronie's disease, poor circulation in fingers and toes (Raynaud's phenomenon), psoriasis-like rash, rash, reddish or purplish spots on skin, restlessness, skin sensitivity to light, sluggishness or unresponsiveness, stomach irritation, sugar in the urine, tingling or pins and needles, tiredness, vertigo, visual disturbances, vomiting, weak or irregular heartbeat, weakness, worsening of psoriasis, and yellow eyes and skin. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Tenoretic? If Tenoretic is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Tenoretic with Blood pressure medicines containing reserpine, Other blood pressure drugs, Clonidine (Catapres), Diltiazem (Cardizem), Epinephrine (EpiPen), Insulin, Lithium (Eskalith), Nasal decongestants, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Indocin and Motrin), or Verapamil (Calan). Are there any special warnings about Tenoretic? If you have a history of congestive heart failure or certain other heart problems, Tenoretic should be used with caution. Tenoretic should not be stopped suddenly. It can cause increased chest pain and heart attack. When stopping the drug, your physician will gradually reduce your dosage. When taking Tenoretic, if you suffer from asthma, seasonal allergies or other bronchial conditions, or liver or kidney disease, your doctor should monitor you more carefully. Ask your doctor if you should check your pulse while taking Tenoretic. This medication can cause your heartbeat to become too slow or make heartbeat irregularities worse. This medication may mask the symptoms of low blood sugar or alter blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic, discuss this with your doctor. Tenoretic can cause you to become drowsy or less alert. Make sure the doctor knows that you are taking Tenoretic if you have a medical emergency, or plan to have surgery. |
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