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Can Atenolol Be Taken Along With Losartan Potassium?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2014
Question: I have taken a 75mg dose of atenolol by mistake and I am already taking 50 mg dose of losartan potassium. one is a beta blocker and the other is for blood pressure. Do I need be concerned with possible bad drug interactions
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There's no known interaction between this two drugs...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

You have nothing to worry about. There's no known interaction between this two drugs (beta blockers and ARB). Only if you experience severe dizziness, or lipotimia i recommend going to ER for a control.

Hope this was of help!
Dr. Benard
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Can Atenolol Be Taken Along With Losartan Potassium?

Brief Answer: There's no known interaction between this two drugs... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX You have nothing to worry about. There's no known interaction between this two drugs (beta blockers and ARB). Only if you experience severe dizziness, or lipotimia i recommend going to ER for a control. Hope this was of help! Dr. Benard