Drug interactions
Atenolol + Carbidopa
Severity: Minor
Atenolol and Carbidopa: minor interaction.
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Summary
Carbidopa is given with levodopa, and levodopa can cause orthostatic hypotension that adds to the effect of antihypertensives such as atenolol. Carbidopa alone has little direct effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atenolol and Carbidopa have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atenolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Carbidopa belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive hypotensive effects from levodopa-derived dopamine with beta blockade.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and orthostatic symptoms when starting levodopa/carbidopa and reduce atenolol dose if needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Atenolol
- Amifostine + Atenolol Major
- Amiodarone + Atenolol Major
- Atenolol + Atenolol-chlorthalidone Major
- Atenolol + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol + Bisoprolol Major
- Atenolol + Carvedilol Major
Other interactions of Carbidopa
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atenolol with Carbidopa?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atenolol and Carbidopa have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Carbidopa is given with levodopa, and levodopa can cause orthostatic hypotension that adds to the effect of antihypertensives such as atenolol. Carbidopa alone has little direct effect.
How serious is the interaction between Atenolol and Carbidopa?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and orthostatic symptoms when starting levodopa/carbidopa and reduce atenolol dose if needed.
What other medicines interact with Atenolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atenolol with, for example, Amifostine, Amiodarone, Atenolol-chlorthalidone. The full list is on the Atenolol page.
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