Atenolol and chlorthalidone and Nadolol interaction

Atenolol and chlorthalidone and Nadolol: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Nadolol label · effective 2026-05-18

Moderate

Although beta-blockers should be avoided in overt congestive heart failure, if necessary, they can be used with caution in patients with a history of failure who are well-compensated, usually with digitalis and diuretics.

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Minor

Therefore, at the first sign or symptom of heart failure, the patient should be digitalized and/or treated with diuretics, and the response observed closely, or nadolol should be discontinued (gradually, if possible).

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From the Atenolol and chlorthalidone label · effective 2025-09-22

Moderate

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.

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Moderate

Drug Interactions Atenolol and chlorthalidone may potentiate the action of other antihypertensive agents used concomitantly.

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