Atenolol and chlorthalidone and Furosemide interaction
Atenolol and chlorthalidone and Furosemide: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Atenolol and chlorthalidone label · effective 2025-09-22
Because of its relative beta 1 -selectivity, however, atenolol and chlorthalidone may be used with caution in patients with bronchospastic disease who do not respond to or cannot tolerate, other antihypertensive treatment.
Drug Interactions Atenolol and chlorthalidone may potentiate the action of other antihypertensive agents used concomitantly.
Lithium generally should not be given with diuretics because they reduce its renal clearance and add a high risk of lithium toxicity.
From the Furosemide label · effective 2026-05-13
Monitor for changes in blood pressure and adjust the dose of other antihypertensive drugs if needed.
Monitor diuretic effects of furosemide and adjust the dose of furosemide if needed.
Patients receiving both indomethacin and furosemide should be observed closely to determine if the desired diuretic and/or antihypertensive effect of furosemide is achieved.
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Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.