Atenolol and Levothyroxine interaction
Atenolol and Levothyroxine: 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 (TENORMIN) label · effective 2025-09-18
Abrupt withdrawal of beta blockade might precipitate a thyroid storm; therefore, patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis from whom TENORMIN therapy is to be withdrawn should be monitored closely.
From the Levothyroxine (Levothyroxine Sodium) label · effective 2024-07-10
Drug or Drug Class Effect Beta-adrenergic antagonists e.g., Propranolol > 160 mg/day) In patients treated with large doses of propranolol (> 160 mg/day), T 3 and T 4 levels change slightly, TSH levels remain normal, and patients are clinically euthyroid.
It should be noted that actions of particular beta-adrenergic antagonists may be impaired when the hypothyroid patient is converted to the euthyroid state.
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