Acebutolol, sold with the brand name Sectral, is a prescription-level medication administered by itself or with other drugs in the treatment of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. It also may be prescribed for ventricular arrhythmia, a heart rhythm condition. Acebutolol is a beta-blocker, so it may cause problems for people with asthma or other breathing difficulties.
Serious
Acebutolol, whether taken as a pill or capsule, may cause one or more of several serious side effects that need medical attention. These may include vision changes or abnormalities, pain in the chest, wheezing, breathing problems such as shortness of breath or labored breathing, facial swelling, chest tightness and leg, feet or finger swelling. They also may include heart failure, pain in the eyes and impotence. Contact your physician as soon as possible if you experience any of these.
Non-Serious
A variety of non-serious side effects may be experienced with the use of acebutolol. These generally will be temporary and only should be explained to a doctor if they continue as you use the medication more. They may include joint pain, diarrhea, belching, pain in the muscles, muscle cramps, irritability, sad feelings, empty feeling, discouragement, decreased or absent appetite, bodily motion difficulties, constipation, flatulence, abnormal dreams, insomnia, tiredness, difficulties with mental concentration and nausea.
Overdose
The recommended dose of acebutolol is 400 to 800 milligrams per day for an adult suffering from hypertension. The dose for those with ventricular arrhythmia should start at 200 mg two times per day and may increase under a doctor's orders. If you take too much of the medication, you may experience side effects of an overdose. Any of these require emergency medical attention. They include headaches, depression, excessive fatigue, anxiety, confusion, a cough, dizziness, convulsions, a coma, nightmares, nausea, gaining weight, speech slurring, unconsciousness, loud breathing, heartbeat changes, spasms in the extremities, nervousness, inability to control the bladder and difficulty breathing.
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