Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.
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Who Can And Cannot Take AtenololNHS medicines information on who can take atenolol and who may not be able to take it.Who can take atenololMost adults can take atenolol. It's sometimes prescribed for babies and children. Who may not be able to take atenololAtenelol is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting atenolol if you: - have ever had an allergic reaction to atenolol or any other medicine
- have low blood pressure (hypotension) or a slow heart rate
- have Raynaud's phenomenon, which may make your fingers and toes tingle, turn paler than usual or turn blue
- have metabolic acidosis - when there's too much acid in your blood
- have lung disease or asthma
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | ![](/images/spacer.gif) |
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