Drug & supplement interaction

Mesoglycan + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone

Atenolol, Chlorthalidone brand name: Tenoretic.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Interaction report

Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Atenolol, Chlorthalidone and Mesoglycan in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Mesoglycan safety at a glance

Mesoglycan overall Use caution Generally tolerated in studies, but it can affect blood clotting and lacks long-term safety data.
Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety information, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoid use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Atenolol, Chlorthalidone and Mesoglycan? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Atenolol, Chlorthalidone

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Atenolol, Chlorthalidone is filed under 8 classifications — including beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics, diuretic drugs. Mesoglycan has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate) and thrombolytic drugs (moderate) — and none of Atenolol, Chlorthalidone’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Mesoglycan Does Interact With Other Medications

Mesoglycan has 122 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Atenolol, Chlorthalidone isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

  • Hair loss Additional detail

    Mesoglycan

    “Orally, mesoglycan has been reported to cause local cutaneous reactions.

    Subcutaneously, injections of mesoglycan into the scalp were thought to result in edema, redness, and local hair loss in a 32-year-old female.”

    Mesoglycan · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in alopecia.

    1 source cited
    1. 97780. Duque-Estrada B, Vincenzi C, Misciali C, Tosti A. Alopecia secondary to mesotherapy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009;61(4):707-9. PubMed

    Atenolol, Chlorthalidone

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Atenolol, Chlorthalidone. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Stomach upset / Diarrhea / Vomiting / Nausea Additional detail

    Mesoglycan

    “Orally, mesoglycan seems to be well tolerated. Some adverse effects reported in clinical studies include nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, dyspepsia, heartburn, headache, diarrhea, and local cutaneous reactions.

    However, there is some concern about potential contamination. Mesoglycan is derived from raw animal tissues gathered from slaughterhouses, possibly from sick or diseased animals.”

    Mesoglycan · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    6 sources cited
    1. 6629. Raso AM, Maggio D, Trogolo M, et al. [Effectiveness of mesoglycan therapy in patients with ischemia of the lower limbs. Preliminary results of a new therapeutic protocol]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1997;45:383-92.
    2. 97778. Viliani T, Scarselli M, Pieri A, Gatti M, Santini M, Pasquetti P. Pharmacological treatment of mechanical edema: a randomized controlled trial about the effects of mesoglycan. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2009;45(1):21-9.
    3. 97779. Gossetti B, Antignani PL, Jabbour J, Martinelli O. Flow-mediated dilation benefits of mesoglycan in peripheral artery disease. Int Angiol. 2015;34(4):398-406.
    4. 103265. Valvano A, Bosso G, Apuzzi V, Riccone F, Saccá L, Oliviero U. Mesoglycan improves vascular reactivity and insulin sensitivity in patients with metabolic syndrome. Atherosclerosis. 2015;243(2):407-13. PubMed
    5. 6620. Nationwide alert on hallmark labs injectable adrenal cortex extract. FDA. Available at: www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/NEW00539.html
    6. 1825. Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.

    “Orally, mesoglycan has been reported to cause nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, dyspepsia, heartburn, and diarrhea.”

    Mesoglycan · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    3 sources cited
    1. 6629. Raso AM, Maggio D, Trogolo M, et al. [Effectiveness of mesoglycan therapy in patients with ischemia of the lower limbs. Preliminary results of a new therapeutic protocol]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1997;45:383-92.
    2. 97779. Gossetti B, Antignani PL, Jabbour J, Martinelli O. Flow-mediated dilation benefits of mesoglycan in peripheral artery disease. Int Angiol. 2015;34(4):398-406.
    3. 103265. Valvano A, Bosso G, Apuzzi V, Riccone F, Saccá L, Oliviero U. Mesoglycan improves vascular reactivity and insulin sensitivity in patients with metabolic syndrome. Atherosclerosis. 2015;243(2):407-13. PubMed

    Atenolol, Chlorthalidone

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Atenolol, Chlorthalidone. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Headache Additional detail

    Mesoglycan

    “Orally, mesoglycan has been reported to cause headache.”

    Mesoglycan · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    1 source cited
    1. 6629. Raso AM, Maggio D, Trogolo M, et al. [Effectiveness of mesoglycan therapy in patients with ischemia of the lower limbs. Preliminary results of a new therapeutic protocol]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1997;45:383-92.

    Atenolol, Chlorthalidone

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Atenolol, Chlorthalidone. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Mesoglycan but not commonly for Atenolol, Chlorthalidone: heartburn and swelling.

Effects for Atenolol, Chlorthalidone come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Mesoglycan come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Atenolol, Chlorthalidone

This page covers Mesoglycan only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Atenolol, Chlorthalidone page lists 229 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Dolomite (major) and Indian Snakeroot (major).

By severity: 9 major · 197 moderate · 23 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Atenolol, Chlorthalidone page

“Tenoretic combines two blood pressure drugs, the beta-blocker atenolol and the diuretic chlorthalidone, which gives supplements two separate ways to interfere, and I would treat this list with genuine care. Of the 229 ingredients on file, the bulk either add to its blood-pressure-lowering effect or pile onto what the diuretic does to f…”

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How much people look this up

Where Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Mesoglycan
Top half

#530 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Atenolol, Chlorthalidone
Steady interest

#1,753 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Mesoglycan reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
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Supplement

About Mesoglycan

What is Mesoglycan?

  • Vein health and chronic venous insufficiency
  • Leg ulcers
  • Peripheral artery disease and leg pain
  • Reducing blood clot risk
  • Hemorrhoids

Mesoglycan is a blend of natural sugar-protein compounds (glycosaminoglycans, including heparan sulfate and dermatan sulfate) taken from animal tissue and used mainly for blood vessel and circulation problems. Some small studies suggest possible benefit for vein-related conditions, but the overall evidence is limited and not strong. Because it can affect blood clotting, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

Glycosaminoglycans extracted from porcine (pig) intestinal mucosa · Tablets, capsules

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Mesoglycan is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Mesoglycan record says about it on its own.

Mesoglycan: dosing

There is no official, standardized dose of mesoglycan, and products can differ from one another. In studies it has been given by mouth in divided daily doses, and sometimes by injection in medical settings.If you use a mesoglycan product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

From our Mesoglycan monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Mesoglycan monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Mesoglycan

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Mesoglycan — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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122Moderate
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2,707No known interaction
Moderate

122 interactions

Showing 60 of 122 moderate interactions — see all 122 on the Mesoglycan page.

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Evidence & sources

Mesoglycan References

The 26 references that drive our Mesoglycan monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
  2. Nationwide alert on hallmark labs injectable adrenal cortex extract. FDA. Available at: www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/NEW00539.html
  3. Laurora G, Cesarone MR, Belcaro G, et al. [Control of the progress of arteriosclerosis in high risk subjects treated with mesoglycan. Measuring the intima media]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1998;46:41-7.
  4. Raso AM, Maggio D, Trogolo M, et al. [Effectiveness of mesoglycan therapy in patients with ischemia of the lower limbs. Preliminary results of a new therapeutic protocol]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1997;45:383-92.
  5. Blardi P, Messa G, Puccetti L, et al. [Effects on the coagulation-fibrinolysis system of a single oral dose of mesoglycan at the beginning and at the end of a prolonged treatment in man]. Recenti Prog Med 1995;86:282-9.
  6. Lotti T, Celasco G, Tsampau D, et al. Mesoglycan treatment restores defective fibrinolytic potential in cutaneous necrotizing venulitis. Int J Dermatol 1993;32:368-71. PubMed
  7. Ambrosio LA, Marchese G, Filippo A, et al. The effect of mesoglycan in patients with cerebrovascular disease: a psychometric evaluation. J Int Med Res 1993;21:138-46. PubMed
  8. Orlandi G, Viapiano F, Massetani R, et al. Clinical-instrumental evaluation of the effects of mesoglycan sulphate in chronic vascular encephalopathy. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1991;13:255-60.
  9. Abate G, Berenga A, Caione F, et al. [Controlled multicenter study on the therapeutic effectiveness of mesoglycan in patients with cerebrovascular disease]. Minerva Med 1991;82:101-5.
  10. Prandoni P, Cattelan AM, Carta M. [Long-term sequelae of deep venous thrombosis of the legs. Experience with mesoglycan]. Ann Ital Med Int 1989;4:378-85.
  11. Cazzato G, Zorzon M, Mase G, et al. [Mesoglycan in acute focal cerebral ischemia]. Riv Neurol 1989;59:121-6.
  12. Vittoria A, Messa GL, Frigerio C, et al. Effect of a single dose of mesoglycan on the human fibrinolytic system, and the profibrinolytic action of nine daily doses. Int J Tissue React 1988;10:261-6.
  13. Postiglione A, De Simone B, Rubba P, et al. Effect of oral mesoglycan on plasma lipoprotein concentration and on lipoprotein lipase activity in primary hyperlipoproteinemia. Pharmacol Res Commun 1984;16:1-8. PubMed
  14. Arosio E, Ferrari G, Santoro L, et al. A placebo-controlled, double-blind study of mesoglycan in the treatment of chronic venous ulcers. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2001;22:365-72. PubMed
  15. Nenci, G. G., Gresele, P., Ferrari, G., Santoro, L., and Gianese, F. Treatment of intermittent claudication with mesoglycan--a placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Thromb.Haemost. 2001;86(5):1181-1187. DOI

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Mesoglycan with Atenolol, Chlorthalidone?
We do not list a known interaction between Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Do Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 6 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
How was the Mesoglycan and Atenolol, Chlorthalidone combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Atenolol, Chlorthalidone is filed under 8 classifications, and Mesoglycan has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Atenolol, Chlorthalidone's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Mesoglycan interact with any other medications?
Yes. Mesoglycan has 122 documented drug interactions in our database — Atenolol, Chlorthalidone is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interact with any supplements?
Yes. Atenolol, Chlorthalidone has documented interactions with 229 supplements in our database — Mesoglycan is not one of them. The Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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