Labetalol and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2009

Labetalol for High Blood Pressure "I've used Normodyne for over 10 years with no side effects other than tiredness/fatigue, which was tolerable until I began an exercise program with a personal trainer. On several workout sessions that involved conditioning exercises, I felt extremely tired to the point of needing to stop. I consulted with my doctor, and he advised me that fatigue is a side effect of Normodyne and that a new medicine called Bystolic does not have this side effect. I am now on Bystolic and will continue to monitor the results."

• Suz...
• July 18, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Since taking labetalol (Oct 2018), I lose hair, I get so hot I nearly faint, I walk like I’m intoxicated. I have never drunk alcohol. My scalp tingles, and I have blurred vision. I am tired and sleep too much. If I walk a short distance, my heart races. I have strange dreams. I need a test to find out what I am allergic to, and my ENT can’t risk it as long as I am on this drug. He said the test medicine and labetalol could cause swelling in my throat, which could kill me. I like the way it takes care of my B/P, but I sure don’t appreciate the reactions from the drug. God bless y’all."

• Imp...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "After my first full day of taking labetalol, I felt severely fatigued. Labetalol works in terms of improving hypertension. My doctor encouraged me to give the medicine time so that the side effects could subside. I did, and now, in addition to severe fatigue, which has gotten worse, I've also gained 15 lbs. Even further, I have episodes where my heart feels like it is about to stop working altogether. I've sent a request to my doctor for me to discontinue this medication."