Who can take labetalol
Most adults can take labetalol. It can sometimes be prescribed for babies and children by a specialist.
Who may not be able to take labetalol
Labetalol is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to take labetalol if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to labetalol or any other medicine
- have liver or kidney problems
- have low blood pressure (hypotension) or a slow heart rate
- have heart failure that's getting worse, heart disease, or you have recently had a heart attack
- have severe blood circulation problems in your arms and legs (such as Raynaud's), which may make your fingers and toes tingle or turn pale or blue
- have a lung disease or asthma