Acebutolol Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2024.

Applies to acebutolol: oral capsule.

Serious side effects of acebutolol

Along with its needed effects, acebutolol may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking acebutolol:

Less common side effects

• changes in vision
• chest pain
• difficult or labored breathing
• shortness of breath
• swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
• tightness in chest
• wheezing

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking acebutolol:

Symptoms of overdose

• anxiety
• blurred vision
• chest discomfort
• chills
• cold sweats
• coma
• confusion
• convulsions
• cool, pale skin
• cough
• decreased urine output
• depression
• dilated neck veins
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
• extreme fatigue
• headache
• increased hunger
• irregular breathing
• loss of bladder control
• muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
• nausea
• nervousness
• nightmares
• noisy breathing
• pain in the shoulders, back, neck, or jaw
• shakiness
• slow, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
• slurred speech
• sudden loss of consciousness
• sweating
• troubled breathing
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• weight gain

Other side effects of acebutolol

Some side effects of acebutolol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common side effects

• acid or sour stomach
• belching
• bloated
• diarrhea
• difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• difficulty in moving
• discouragement
• excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
• feeling sad or empty
• full feeling
• heartburn
• indigestion
• irritability
• lack of appetite
• loss of interest or pleasure
• muscle aching or cramping
• muscle pain or stiffness
• pain in joints
• passing gas
• problems in urination or increase in amount of urine
• rash
• sleeplessness
• stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• swollen joints
• tiredness
• trouble concentrating
• trouble sleeping
• unable to sleep
• unusual dreams

For healthcare professionals

Applies to acebutolol: compounding powder, oral capsule.

General adverse events

The most common adverse reactions were fatigue and gastrointestinal disorders.^[Ref]

Other

• Very common (10% or more): Fatigue (11%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Chest pain, edema
• Frequency not reported: Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, fever, malaise, withdrawal syndrome^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea
• Frequency not reported: Vomiting, abdominal pain^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Common (1% to 10%): Depression, insomnia, abnormal dreams
• Frequency not reported: Anxiety, psychoses, hallucination, confusion, loss of libido, sleep disorder^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Cough, dyspnea, rhinitis
• Frequency not reported: Pharyngitis, wheezing, pneumonitis, lung infiltration^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, myalgia
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Lupus like syndrome
• Frequency not reported: Back pain, joint pain, systemic lupus erythematosus^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache
• Frequency not reported: Hyper/hypoesthesia, paresthesia^[Ref]

Genitourinary

• Common (1% to 10%): Micturition frequency
• Frequency not reported: Impotence, dysuria, nocturia, dark urine^[Ref]

Ocular

• Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal vision
• Frequency not reported: Conjunctivitis, dry eye, eye pain^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Rash
• Frequency not reported: Pruritus^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Frequency not reported: Hypotension, bradycardia, heart failure, first degree atrioventricular block, existing atrioventricular block increased, intermittent claudication, Raynaud's syndrome, cyanosis peripheral, peripheral coldness^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Frequency not reported: Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) increased, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) increased, bilirubin increased, hepatic enzymes increased, liver injury^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Frequency not reported: Antinuclear antibody^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Frequency not reported: Anorexia^[Ref]

Further information

Acebutolol side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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