Sectral Side Effects

Generic name: acebutolol

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 23, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Sectral.

Applies to acebutolol: oral capsule Side Effects associated with acebutolol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Sectral.

Applies to acebutolol: oral capsule.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects .

Acebutolol may cause heart failure in some patients. Check with your doctor right away if you are having chest pain or discomfort; dilated neck veins; extreme fatigue; irregular breathing; an irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs; weight gain; or wheezing .

Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before having surgery .

This medicine may cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Also, this medicine may cover up signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid pulse rate. Check with your doctor if you have these problems or if you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests .

Serious side effects of Sectral

Along with its needed effects, acebutolol (the active ingredient contained in Sectral) 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:

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 Sectral

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:

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]

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Further information

Sectral 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.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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