Atenolol + Chlorthalidone

Written By Dr. Mayank

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Atenolol + Chlorthalidone Uses

Atenolol+Chlorthalidone is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).

How Atenolol + Chlorthalidone works

Atenolol + Chlorthalidone is a combination of two blood-pressure lowering medicines: Atenolol and Chlorthalidone. Atenolol is a beta blocker which works specifically on the heart to reduce heart rate and make the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Common side effects of Atenolol + Chlorthalidone

Nausea, Dizziness, Slow heart rate

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Medicine brands for Atenolol + Chlorthalidone

Tenoric

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Piramal Enterprises Ltd

₹86 to ₹121

2 variant(s)

Enoclor

Piramal Enterprises Ltd

Innovative Pharmaceuticals

₹32 to ₹32

1 variant(s)

Atewin CT

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹29 to ₹29

1 variant(s)

Tenoz

Klintoz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹75 to ₹75

1 variant(s)

Cheerten H

ASV Laboratories India Pvt Ltd

₹112 to ₹112

1 variant(s)

Tenochlor

Abbott Healthcare Private Limited

₹85 to ₹112

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Atenolol + Chlorthalidone

It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Do not stop taking Atenolol + Chlorthalidone suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Atenolol + Chlorthalidone may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.