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Is it better to take.atenolol before bed in the morning?

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Bedtime: I generally recommend that my patients take their beta blocker meds (atenolol is a beta blocker) before bed to minimize side effects.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2018

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Dr. Barton Cook answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Either: Whichever is easiest for you to remember generally. If it makes you a little tired shortly after taking it, bedtime would be preferred.

Answered 8/30/2018

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