Atenolol 100 mg Tablets
Atenolol (Tenormin®) is a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure and angina symptoms. It can also be used to improve survival following a heart attack. Atenolol comes in tablet form and is available in three strengths, including:
- 25 mg atenolol tablets
- 50 mg atenolol tablets
- 100 mg atenolol tablets.
The recommended starting atenolol dosage for people with high blood pressure is 50 mg once a day. Based on your response to the medication after a couple of weeks, the dosage may be increased or decreased as needed. The maximum recommended dose for high blood pressure treatment is a 100 mg tablet, once daily.
The recommended starting dosage for people with angina is atenolol 50 mg, taken once a day. After one week, based on your response to the drug, your healthcare provider may increase or decrease your dosage.
(Click Atenolol Dose for information on how atenolol dosing works for people who have just had a heart attack and for important tips and precautions for taking this particular medication.)