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Compare Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Tenoretic

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Key takeaways

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) and Tenoretic (atenolol/chlorthalidone) are both used to lower blood pressure, but they belong to different medication classes. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic, also known as a water pill, that helps you urinate more to remove extra fluid and certain electrolytes from your body. Tenoretic, on the other hand, is a combination of a beta blocker (atenolol) and a thiazide-like diuretic (chlorthalidone). While both medications help lower blood pressure, Tenoretic also slows down your heart rate due to the beta blocker component. Doses of hydrochlorothiazide can be adjusted based on your response, while Tenoretic is a fixed-dose combination, making it harder to adjust the dose. Additionally, Tenoretic is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, while hydrochlorothiazide requires caution but does not have the same strict contraindications. Both medications are available as lower-cost generics and can cause you to urinate more often and may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

  • Hydrochlorothiazide
    Tenoretic (atenolol / chlorthalidone)
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
    Tenoretic (atenolol / chlorthalidone)

  • Summary of Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Tenoretic

    Summary for Diuretic (water pill)
    Prescription only

    Hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill that helps to lower blood pressure and ease swelling from fluid (edema) caused by many health conditions, such as heart failure and kidney problems. Typically, you take hydrochlorothiazide by mouth once (sometimes twice) daily. Some common side effects of hydrochlorothiazide include dizziness and urinating more often.

    Summary for Beta blocker / Diuretic (water pill)
    Prescription only

    Tenoretic (atenolol / chlorthalidone) is used to lower blood pressure in adults. It's a combination of two types of blood pressure medications: a beta blocker (atenolol) and a diuretic (chlorthalidone). The tablet is taken by mouth once daily. Side effects, like dizziness and tiredness, are usually mild and they get better over time. Tenoretic (atenolol / chlorthalidone) is available as a brand-name and generic medication.

  • Indications of Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Tenoretic

    Indications for
    •High blood pressure
    •Swelling in the body from fluids (edema), in addition to other medications
    Indications for
    •High blood pressure

  • Pros and Cons of Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Tenoretic

    Pros and Const for Diuretic (water pill)
    Pros
    •Does a good job getting rid of extra fluids in your body
    •A first choice treatment option if you have high blood pressure and heart failure
    •Provider can adjust dose based on your response
    •Might protect against osteoporosis over time since it raises the body's level of calcium
    Cons
    •Makes you urinate more often
    •Must be used with caution in people with severe kidney or liver problems
    •Raises risk of gout attacks in people with poor kidney function or a history of gout
    •Can cause electrolytes and fluid levels to be out of balance, which can be dangerous
    Pros and Const for Beta blocker / Diuretic (water pill)
    Pros
    •Combines two medications into one pill to help lower blood pressure better
    •Only need to take once a day
    •Can take with or without food
    •Gets rid of extra fluids in your body
    Cons
    •Might make you urinate more often
    •Comes in fixed doses, which makes it hard to adjust the dose if needed
    •Not safe if you're pregnant or breastfeeding
    •Might cause an allergic reaction if you have a sulfa allergy

  • Common Side Effects of Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Tenoretic

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dizziness
    •Weakness
    •Skin more sensitive to sunlight
    •Temporary blurred vision
    •Headache
    •Low blood pressure
    •Electrolytes out of balance
    •Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
    Common Side Effects for

    Atenolol:

    •Dizziness
    •Tiredness
    •Nausea
    •Slow heartbeat

    Chlorthalidone:

    •Dizziness when standing up too quickly
    •Stomach irritation or cramps
    •Nausea
    •Constipation

  • Warnings of Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Tenoretic

    Common Side Effects for
    •Vision problems
    •Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
    •Waste build up in body
    •Higher blood sugars
    •Gout
    •Allergic reaction
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of heart problems after stopping Tenoretic (atenolol / chlorthalidone) suddenly
    •Risk of heart failure
    •Risk of heart block when taken with calcium channel blockers
    •Caution use in people with breathing problems
    •Kidney problems
    •Changes in fluids and electrolytes in the body
    •Hidden symptoms of low blood sugar
    •Hidden symptoms of overactive thyroid
    •Possible gout
    •Risk of harm to baby

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