Question 1

i'm pregnant on 300mg labetalol twice a day. lowest bp i have seen at home is 103/78. what bp would be to low for a pregnant person?

Accepted Answer

Please ask your: Ob and or perinatologist  as everyone is different and depends where you started off and how you feel.

Question 2

does long-standing hyperadrenergic state require long-term treatment,or can it be a short fix with med like labetalol to get system back into balance?

Accepted Answer

Hyperadrenergic Stat: The most important factor is finding out why you are "hyperadrenergic"? Is there a pituitary, adrenal  or thyroid gland tumor of dysfunction or are you hypersensitive to epinephrine, do you have dysautonomia due to histamine from degranulation of mast cells and excessive vasodilation. beta blocker use in the wrong situation can lead to significant risk (e.g. dysautonomia).

Question 3

i'm pregnant with a pacemaker, is labetalol ok to take?

Accepted Answer

unknown: The pacemaker is not an issue. Labetolol is class c for pregnancy (adverse fetal effects in animals, not tested in humans). If you need a beta blocker, Acebutolol (sectral) is class b (no known adverse fetal effects) and thus is a better choice.

Question 4

what does it mean to use labetalol?

Accepted Answer

Labetolol: This is a blood pressure medicine and a beta blocker.  The difference between this and other beta blockers is that it also has additional blood pressure effects.  It may be used in difficult to control blood pressure.

Question 5

can labetalol treat anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Not meant to, but...: Betablockers do have a calming effect. They also slow down the heart which can be helpful during anxiety attacks when heart rate typically goes up.

Question 6

does grapefruits interfere with labetalol?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no significant interaction reported.

Question 7

what are trandate (labetalol) side effects?

Accepted Answer

Minor: Trandate (labetalol) or labetolol is a combination Alpha and beta blocker. Its sided effects are for the most part minor and includes dizziness; indigestion; lightheadedness; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; stuffy nose; temporary tingling of the scalp; unusual tiredness.  Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in chest; swelling mouth, lip).

Question 8

does labetalol cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Labetalol: Weight changes are not one of its side effects listed.

Question 9

side effects of labetalol during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Labetalol is given a classification of c in pregnancy meaning that there no studies in humans or animals to evaluate fetal risk vs. Maternal benefit. 
It however is used to tret difficult to control hypertension.Common side efects include dizziness, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, shortness of breath, headache.More serious reactions include slow heart rates, heart failure, liver toxicity

Question 10

has anyone taken the beta blocker labetalol in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Most hypertensives.: Most pregnant women with chronic hypertension are on Labetalol (a combined Alpha and beta blocker) that is fairly effective and safe for that purpose. Chronic use of beta blockers can decrease fetal growth, though, so only take this medication under the care of a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Alternative regimens: alpha-methyldopa (very safe, modestly effective), Nifedipine (safe, effective).

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