Atenolol Alternatives Compared
| Atenolol | Lisinopril | Amlodipine |
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Prescription only
Atenolol works on heart-specific receptors to lower blood pressure and slow heart rate; however, this selective effect on the heart may be lost with dosages greater than 50mg/day which increases the... View more |
Prescription only
Lisinopril can be used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to increase survival following a heart attack. However, the development of a dry, hacking cough attributable to the drug may... View more |
Prescription only
Amlodipine may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but can cause edema in the feet. Prescribed for Raynaud's Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Angina, Heart Failure, Coronary... View more |
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Atenolol has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 248 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Lisinopril has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 595 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Amlodipine has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 715 ratings on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: atenolol side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: lisinopril side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: amlodipine side effects in more detail. |
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| Tenormin | Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril | Katerzia, Norliqva, Norvasc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6.2 hours |
16.4 hours |
35 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 447 drugs are known to interact with atenolol:
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A total of 373 drugs are known to interact with lisinopril:
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A total of 452 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August 19, 1981 |
December 29, 1987 |
July 31, 1992 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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