Alternatives to atenolol
2 same-class SPL records vs atenolol - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Tenormin
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
atenolol ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#54 of 524); 2 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for atenolol: Atenolol is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Top FAERS reaction fields for atenolol total 60,604 reports across 10 reactions, set beside bisoprolol, nebivolol. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About atenolol
Atenolol is a medicine that lowers blood pressure. It can also help with chest pain and after a heart attack.
Used for: Atenolol is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Atenolol is also used long-term for chest pain (angina) caused by narrowed arteries. It can also help people who have had a heart attack.
2 Beta-1 Selective Blocker peers (wide set)
bisoprolol
RxZebeta
Bisoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It can be used alone or with other medicines to lower your blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
nebivolol
RxBystolic
Nebivolol treats high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. Nebivolol can be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines.
atenolol vs bisoprolol & nebivolol · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between atenolol and bisoprolol, nebivolol in this extract (7,240-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | atenolol | bisoprolol | nebivolol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 7,813 | - | 573 |
| Fatigue | 7,573 | - | 519 |
| Diarrhoea | 6,999 | - | 724 |
| Dyspnoea | 6,276 | - | 773 |
| Dizziness | 6,246 | - | 477 |
| Headache | 5,886 | 4,242 | 449 |
| Pain | 5,642 | - | - |
| Asthenia | 4,952 | - | 472 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
atenolol FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
atenolol is FAERS corpus rank #54 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 60,604.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does atenolol sit in FAERS report volume vs Beta-1 Selective Blocker peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for atenolol: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Tenormin SPL strings.
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