I read that Atenolol can harm a fetus and if a woman is planning to get pregnant she should stay away from it. Why is that? Does it thin the blood? Also, are there generally any menstrual side effects as a result? I was perscribed this to control Migranes and wanted to know more information.
><>Jess*
11 Sep 2004
From the PDR
Atenolol can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Atenolol crosses the placental barrier and appears in cord blood. Administration of atenolol, starting in the second trimester of pregnancy, has been associated with the birth of infants that are small for gestational age. No studies have been performed on the use of atenolol in the first trimester and the possibility of fetal injury cannot be excluded. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus.
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