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Are you supposed to take atenolol twice daily or once?

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Atenolol: Atenolol can be taken either once or twice a day depending on the situation. You should discuss the best regime for you with the doctor that prescribed your medication.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 11/23/2013

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