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Research Notes on Atenolol Overdose
Some symptoms of an atenolol overdose include: fatigue, difficulty breathing, wheezing, slow heartbeat, and fainting. An overdose of a medication occurs when an individual takes more than the recommended amount of a medication either accidentally or intentionally. If you, or someone you know, has taken too much atenolol, contact the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If the overdose victim is unconscious or stops breathing, call 911.1
Fast Facts:
- Other potential symptoms of an atenolol overdose include: extreme fatigue, extremely low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, blurred vision, headache, and swelling of the hands, face, feet, or ankles.2
- Treatment options for an overdose may include pumping the stomach and providing supportive care depending on the symptoms the patient is exhibiting at the time.2
- Atenolol overdose is a medical emergency, and death may occur as a result.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Atenolol: In Case of Emergency/Overdose
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 eMedTV: Atenolol Overdose
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Dec. 3, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Atenolol Overdosage, Overdose of Atenolol, Atenolol OD
- Last update: Dec. 3, 2009
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