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Suggest Remedies For Accidental Over Dose Of Atenolol

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Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017
Question: I take 25 mg. of Atenolol every morning for high blood pressure. I accidentally took a pill this evening.
Should I be concerned?
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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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Suggest Remedies For Accidental Over Dose Of Atenolol

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,