Acebutolol: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Acebutolol. Educational only — not medical advice.

Reported adverse reactions

ReactionHighest frequency reported*
Fatigue17%
Central nervous system17%
Headache13%
Dizziness12%
Micturition (frequency)9%
Constipation7%
Flatulence7%
Insomnia6%
Dyspepsia6%
Nausea6%
Dyspnea6%
Respiratory6%
Special senses6%
Diarrhea5%
Cardiovascular5%
Chest pain4%
Edema4%
Rash4%
Myalgia4%
Rhinitis4%

*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.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set fe2cd5c0…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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