Tenormin and Swollen tongue - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swollen tongue is reported as a side effect among people who take Tenormin (atenolol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swollen tongue when taking Tenormin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,083 people who have side effects when taking Tenormin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tenormin?

Tenormin has active ingredients of atenolol. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 20,474 Tenormin users. Check the latest studies of Tenormin.

What is Swollen tongue?

Swollen tongue (swelling of tongue) is found to be associated with 1,298 drugs and 1,670 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swollen tongue.



On Jul, 21, 2026

20,083 people reported to have side effects when taking Tenormin.
Among them, 35 people (0.17%) have Swollen tongue.

Could Tenormin cause Swollen tongue?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Tenormin when they have Swollen tongue? *

  • < 1 month: 50 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 50 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Swollen tongue when taking Tenormin? *

  • female: 60.61 %
  • male: 39.39 %

What is the age of people who have Swollen tongue when taking Tenormin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 7.14 %
  • 50-59: 7.14 %
  • 60+: 85.71 %

What are other drugs people take besides Tenormin? *

  1. Aspirin: 7 people, 20.00%
  2. Lasix: 7 people, 20.00%
  3. Zocor: 6 people, 17.14%
  4. Norvasc: 5 people, 14.29%
  5. Synthroid: 5 people, 14.29%
  6. Celebrex: 5 people, 14.29%
  7. Aciphex: 4 people, 11.43%
  8. Nitrostat: 3 people, 8.57%
  9. Nexium: 3 people, 8.57%
  10. Plavix: 3 people, 8.57%

What are other side effects people have besides Swollen tongue? *

  1. Pharyngeal Oedema (abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cavities and intercellular spaces of the pharyngeal): 9 people, 25.71%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 22.86%
  3. Lip Swelling: 7 people, 20.00%
  4. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 20.00%
  5. Itching: 6 people, 17.14%
  6. Hypersensitivity: 6 people, 17.14%
  7. Dry Mouth: 5 people, 14.29%
  8. Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 4 people, 11.43%
  9. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 8.57%
  10. Loss Of Consciousness: 3 people, 8.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 11.43%
  2. Pain: 2 people, 5.71%
  3. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 5.71%
  4. Depression: 2 people, 5.71%
  5. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 5.71%
  6. Heart Attack: 2 people, 5.71%
  7. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 5.71%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 5.71%
  9. Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 2.86%
  10. Growth Of Eyelashes: 1 person, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on atenolol (the active ingredients of Tenormin) and Tenormin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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