Tenoretic Side Effects

Generic name: atenolol / chlorthalidone

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 17, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Tenoretic Side Effects associated with atenolol / chlorthalidone. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Tenoretic.

Applies to atenolol / chlorthalidone: oral tablet.

Serious side effects of Tenoretic

Along with its needed effects, atenolol/chlorthalidone may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking atenolol / chlorthalidone:

More common side effects

• cold arms or legs
• difficult or labored breathing
• shortness of breath
• tightness in chest
• wheezing

Less common side effects

• chest pain or discomfort
• chills
• cold sweats
• confusion
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
• leg pain
• lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• slow or irregular heartbeat
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not determined

• black, tarry stools
• bleeding gums
• blood in urine or stools
• feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
• feeling that others can hear your thoughts
• fever
• general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness
• paleness or cold feeling in fingertips and toes
• pinpoint red spots on skin
• seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• severe mood or mental changes
• skin irritation or rash, including rash that looks like psoriasis
• tingling or pain in fingers or toes when exposed to cold
• unusual behavior
• unusual bleeding or bruising

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking atenolol / chlorthalidone:

Symptoms of overdose

• blurred vision
• decreased urination
• dry mouth
• increase in heart rate
• muscle cramps or pain
• numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet
• rapid breathing
• seizures
• sunken eyes
• sweating
• thirst
• trembling
• weakness and heaviness of legs
• wrinkled skin

Other side effects of Tenoretic

Some side effects of atenolol / chlorthalidone may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common side effects

• discouragement
• feeling sad or empty
• irritability
• lack of appetite
• loss of interest or pleasure
• tiredness
• trouble concentrating
• trouble sleeping

Less common side effects

• diarrhea
• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• nausea
• sensation of spinning
• unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness

Incidence not determined

• decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• disturbed color perception
• double vision
• hair loss, thinning of hair
• halos around lights
• headache
• inability to have or keep an erection
• loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
• loss of vision
• night blindness
• overbright appearance of lights
• pain of penis on erection
• tunnel vision

For healthcare professionals

Applies to atenolol / chlorthalidone: oral tablet.

General adverse events

The most common adverse reactions were bradycardia, cold extremities, gastrointestinal disturbances, fatigue, hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and impaired glucose tolerance.^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Common (1% to 10%): Hyperuricemia, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, impaired glucose tolerance

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Anorexia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Common (1% to 10%): Bradycardia, cold extremities
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Heart failure deterioration, heart block precipitation, postural hypotension, intermittent claudication increased, Raynaud's phenomenon

Atenolol:

• Very common (10% or more): Cold extremities (up to 12%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Bradycardia, postural hypotension
• Postmarketing reports: Sick sinus syndrome, Raynaud's phenomenon

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Orthostatic hypotension, necrotizing angiitis^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Dry mouth
• Frequency not reported: Constipation

Atenolol:

• Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, nausea
• Postmarketing reports: Dry mouth

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Gastric irritation, vomiting, cramping, constipation, pancreatitis^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue

Atenolol:

• Very common (10% or more): Tiredness (up to 26%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, lethargy

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Weakness^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Sleep disturbances
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Mood changes, nightmares, confusion, psychoses, hallucinations

Atenolol:

• Very common (10% or more): Depression (up to 12%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Dreaming
• Postmarketing reports: Hallucinations, psychoses

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Restlessness^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Transaminase levels increased
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Hepatic toxicity

Atenolol:

• Postmarketing reports: Liver enzymes elevated, bilirubin elevated

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Purpura, alopecia, psoriasiform skin reaction, psoriasis exacerbation, skin rashes
• Frequency not reported: Angioedema, urticaria

Atenolol:

• Postmarketing reports: Psoriasiform rash, psoriasis exacerbation, purpura, reversible alopecia

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Purpura, photosensitivity, rash, urticaria, cutaneous vasculitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Dizziness, headache, paresthesia

Atenolol:

• Very common (10% or more): Dizziness (up to 13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Vertigo, lightheadedness, drowsiness
• Postmarketing reports: Headache

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Vertigo, paresthesia^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia

Atenolol:

• Postmarketing reports: Thrombocytopenia

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia^[Ref]

Ocular

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Dry eyes, visual disturbances

Atenolol:

• Postmarketing reports: Visual disturbance

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Xanthopsia^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Bronchospasm

Atenolol:

• Common (1% to 10%): Wheeziness, dyspnea^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Impotence

Atenolol:

• Postmarketing reports: Impotence, Peyronie's disease

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Glycosuria^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Antinuclear antibodies increased
• Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions

Atenolol:

• Postmarketing reports: Development of antinuclear antibodies^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Frequency not reported: Lupus-like syndrome

Atenolol:

• Common (1% to 10%): Leg pain
• Postmarketing reports: Lupus syndrome

Chlorthalidone (chlortalidone):

• Frequency not reported: Muscle spasm^[Ref]

Further information

Tenoretic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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