A member asked:

I was prev on losartan 50 mg 1 x a day now i am on atenelol 25 mg 2x a day. is atenelol just as effective as losartan if you compare the two.

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Atenolol is not as effective as Losartan. Losartan is a first generation ARB and is weakest in its class. Because it is cheap HMOs use it . Also please check Atenolol is given only once a day.

Answered 12/2/2016

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