Why it is Prescribed
Nadolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent angina (chest pain). Nadolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
Important Warning
Do not stop taking nadolol without talking to your doctor. Suddenly stopping nadolol may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
How it Works
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Why it is Prescribed
Nadolol is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent angina (chest pain). Nadolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
Important Warning
Do not stop taking nadolol without talking to your doctor. Suddenly stopping nadolol may cause chest pain or heart attack. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Brand Names
Corgard ® Corzide ® as a combination product containing Nadolol and Bendroflumethiazide
How it Works
Nadolol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day with or without food. To help you remember to take nadolol, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take nadolol exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of nadolol and gradually increase your dose.
Nadolol controls high blood pressure and angina but does not cure them. It may take a few weeks before you feel the full benefit of nadolol. Continue to take nadolol even if you feel well.
Other Uses
Nadolol is also used sometimes to prevent migraine headaches, to treat irregular heartbeat, and to treat tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
dizziness
fainting
difficulty breathing or swallowing
swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Precautions
Before taking nadolol,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to nadolol or any other medications.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: insulin and oral medications for diabetes; and reserpine (Serpalan, Serpasil, Serpatabs). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma or other lung disease, a slow heart rate, heart or kidney disease, diabetes, severe allergies, or an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
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Possible Side Effects
Nadolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if either of these symptoms is severe or does not go away:
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
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Special Dietary Concerns
If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully.
Storage Conditions
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
