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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

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

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: cardiac failure, bradycardia, dizziness, fatigue, cold extremity.

See the full atenolol side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine.

See the full lisinopril side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: edema.

See the full amlodipine side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $0.56
Cost* $16.70

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.15 - $0.20
Cost* $15.22 - $20.00

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $0.18 - $0.55
Cost* $18.20 - $54.79

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Tenormin Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril Katerzia, 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.

6.2 hours

16.4 hours

35 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 440 drugs are known to interact with atenolol:

  • 23 major drug interactions (118 brand and generic names)
  • 389 moderate drug interactions (2761 brand and generic names)
  • 28 minor drug interactions (200 brand and generic names)

A total of 368 drugs are known to interact with lisinopril:

  • 37 major drug interactions (168 brand and generic names)
  • 301 moderate drug interactions (1432 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (221 brand and generic names)

A total of 428 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:

  • 19 major drug interactions (55 brand and generic names)
  • 378 moderate drug interactions (2490 brand and generic names)
  • 31 minor drug interactions (86 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • You may take atenolol with or without food, but take it the same way every time. Avoid consumption... View more
  • Atenolol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more
  • It is recommended that if you are taking lisinopril you should be advised to avoid moderately high... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 19, 1981

December 29, 1987

July 31, 1992

WADA Class

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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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