Does Atenolol Interact With Verapamil?

(See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION .) Concomitant Use of Calcium Channel Blockers Bradycardia and heart block can occur and the left ventricular end diastolic pressure can rise when beta-blockers are administered with verapamil or diltiazem.

Severity: Minor

Severity basis: warnings section. Combining Atenolol (Beta-blocker) and Verapamil (Calcium channel blocker) is classified as a minor interaction.

What to Do

This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.

From the FDA Label

(See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION .) Concomitant Use of Calcium Channel Blockers Bradycardia and heart block can occur and the left ventricular end diastolic pressure can rise when beta-blockers are administered with verapamil or diltiazem.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 09b21985-1818-449d-9b29-98f733cf7b9f).

Atenolol

Beta-blocker

Brands: Tenormin

View Atenolol safety profile

Verapamil

Calcium channel blocker

Brands: Calan, Verelan

View Verapamil safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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