ACEBUTOLOL

Who is Acebutolol for ?

Acebutolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels so your heart doesn't have to pump as hard. Acebutolol also is used to treat an irregular heartbeat.Acebutolol is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Acebutolol also is used to treat chest pain (angina). Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

When should I be careful taking Acebutolol ?

Do not stop taking acebutolol without talking to your doctor first. If acebutolol is stopped suddenly, it may cause chest pain or heart attack in some people.

Before taking acebutolol,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acebutolol or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially medications for migraine headaches, diabetes, asthma, allergies, colds, or pain; other medications for high blood pressure or heart disease; reserpine; and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, or liver disease; asthma or other lung diseases; diseases of the blood vessels; severe allergies; diabetes; or an overactive thyroid gland.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking acebutolol, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking acebutolol.
• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Acebutolol Side Effects

Although side effects from acebutolol are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dizziness
• lightheadedness
• excessive tiredness
• headache
• constipation
• diarrhea
• upset stomach
• muscle aches

• shortness of breath or wheezing
• swelling of the feet and lower legs
• chest pain