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What Is The Maximum Dosage For Atenolol?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2017
Question: Can I take one moré 50 mg pil of atenolol at mighty if I stil have high blood presure after taking one in the morning?
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Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be taken but measur your blood pressure before taking pill!

Detailed Answer:
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Firstly thanks for choosing health care magic for your query!

Atenolol till 100mg in a day can be safely taken ,Measure your blood pressure before taking a pill in evening,if systolic is above 140mm of hg and distolic is above 90mm of hg atenolol can be taken.
keep a record of your blood pressure every day.
Target blood pressure above age of 45 is less then 140/90mm of hg

Thank you!
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What Is The Maximum Dosage For Atenolol?

Brief Answer: Yes it can be taken but measur your blood pressure before taking pill! Detailed Answer: Hi, Firstly thanks for choosing health care magic for your query! Atenolol till 100mg in a day can be safely taken ,Measure your blood pressure before taking a pill in evening,if systolic is above 140mm of hg and distolic is above 90mm of hg atenolol can be taken. keep a record of your blood pressure every day. Target blood pressure above age of 45 is less then 140/90mm of hg Thank you!