
Suggest Remedies For Accidental Over Dose Of Atenolol

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