Acebutolol: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions

Brand names: Acebutolol Hydrochloride

# Acebutolol Overview Acebutolol is a medicine that helps control high blood pressure and treats certain heart rhythm problems. It belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers, which work by slowing your heart rate and reducing the force of your heartbeat. This helps your heart work more efficiently and puts less strain on your blood vessels. By taking acebutolol regularly as prescribed, you can lower your risk of serious problems like heart attacks and strokes that can happen when blood pressure stays too high. Before taking acebutolol, you need to know some important safety information. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, lung disease, diabetes, or heart failure, because this medicine might not be right for you or may need special monitoring. Common side effects include feeling tired, dizzy, or having a slower heartbeat than normal. Never stop taking acebutolol suddenly without talking to your doctor first, as this could cause serious heart problems. If you take too much by accident, seek emergency medical help right away. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes and keep all your appointments so your doctor can check how well it's working for you.

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Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)

  • COGNITIVE DISORDER620 reports
  • FALL615 reports
  • ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION573 reports
  • BALANCE DISORDER568 reports
  • CONSTIPATION565 reports
  • HYPOTENSION564 reports
  • SEDATION538 reports
  • MOBILITY DECREASED508 reports
  • DEPRESSED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS501 reports
  • PAIN491 reports

Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.

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