Acebutolol: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Acebutolol. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Fatigue | 17% |
| Central nervous system | 17% |
| Headache | 13% |
| Dizziness | 12% |
| Micturition (frequency) | 9% |
| Constipation | 7% |
| Flatulence | 7% |
| Insomnia | 6% |
| Dyspepsia | 6% |
| Nausea | 6% |
| Dyspnea | 6% |
| Respiratory | 6% |
| Special senses | 6% |
| Diarrhea | 5% |
| Cardiovascular | 5% |
| Chest pain | 4% |
| Edema | 4% |
| Rash | 4% |
| Myalgia | 4% |
| Rhinitis | 4% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
Hypertension Acebutolol hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the management of hypertension in adults. It may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents, especially thiazide-type diuretics. Ventricular Arrhythmias Acebutolol hydrochloride capsules are indicated in the management of ventricular premature beats; it reduces the total number of premature beats, as well as the number of paired and multiform ventricular ectopic beats, and R-on-T beats.
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