I am going to have a surgery tomorrow I am not post take blood thinners
High Blood Pressure - Is atenolol a blood thinner?
Question posted by treatmfg on 18 April 2018
Last updated on 18 April 2018 by PharmaGenius
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PharmaGenius
18 April 2018
Atenolol is not a blood thinner, its a beta blocker for hypertension. However you should generally tell your surgeon about all the medications you are taking especially the ones that affect your cardiovascular system.
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