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Atenolol vs metoprolol. what is the difference?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Atenolol : Generally has a long half life.

Answered 4/25/2018

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Different : One crosses the blood brian barrier and the other doesn't separate indications but good and generic beta blockers.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/11/2018

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