Suggest Remedies For Accidental Over Dose Of Atenolol

Posted on Mon, 7 Aug 2017

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Mon, 7 Aug 2017 Answered on

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Question : I take 25 mg. of Atenolol every morning for high blood pressure. I accidentally took a pill this evening.
Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no serious concern but please avoid taking repeat doses.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

The maximum dose prescribed for human adults is 200 mg atenolol in a day. If you have taken an extra dose of 25 mg then it is not a serious concern.

The half life of atenolol is 6 to 7 hours and therefore you can take your next scheduled dose tomorrow as usual.

Please do not panic and be avoid taking repeat doses of any medicine.

Regards,

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