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I Ran Out Of Losartan. I Can I Take Double

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Question : I ran out of Losartan. I can I take double of atenolol until new prescription arrives
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Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Be careful

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Losartan and Atenolol both belongs to different groups.
Losartan only has BP lowering effect while Atenolol in addition to lowering the BP also decrease the heart rate.
So to increase Atenolol, you have to be careful.
What is the dose of Atenolol you are taking earlier to increasing it and what is your general BP range?

Thanks and regards
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I Ran Out Of Losartan. I Can I Take Double

Brief Answer: Be careful Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome. This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist. Losartan and Atenolol both belongs to different groups. Losartan only has BP lowering effect while Atenolol in addition to lowering the BP also decrease the heart rate. So to increase Atenolol, you have to be careful. What is the dose of Atenolol you are taking earlier to increasing it and what is your general BP range? Thanks and regards