Do you have high blood pressure? Find out how Labetalol (Trandate) can lower your blood pressure.
What is Labetalol (Trandate), and what does it do?
Labetalol (Trandate) is both a beta-blocker and an alpha-blocker. It works by preventing the heart and arteries from being stimulated by adrenaline and other naturally occurring chemicals in your body. As a result, heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac strain are all lowered.
Labetalol (Trandate) is used to treat hypertension. It works by decreasing your heart rate and making it easier for your heart to circulate blood throughout your body.
What dosages of Labetalol (Trandate) are available?
The following are available dosages and forms of Labetalol (Trandate):
Injectable Solution
- 5 mg/ml
Tablet
- 100 mg
- 200 mg
- 300 mg
What side effects are common with taking Labetalol (Trandate)?
The most common side effects of Labetalol (Trandate) are:
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Cold toes or fingers
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
Some people experience more serious side effects from Labetalol (Trandate), including:
- Signs of heart problems (shortness of breath, swollen ankles and legs, irregular heartbeat)
- Signs of lung problems (wheezing, shortness of breath, tightening of the chest)
- Signs of liver problems (jaundice, pale poo, or dark pee)
If you are taking Labetalol (Trandate), and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Labetalol (Trandate) interact with other medications?
Labetalol (Trandate) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements and herbs.
When taking Labetalol (Trandate), you should avoid taking:
- Medicines for hypertension
- Medicines that lower blood pressure (Antidepressants, Nitrate, Baclofen)
- Medicines for the heart (Amiodarone, Flecainide, Digoxin)
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Ibuprofen)
- Medicines for diabetes
- Medicines for allergies (Ephedrine, Noradrenaline, Adrenaline)
- Medicines for asthma
Who should NOT take Labetalol (Trandate)?
Not all people can take Labetalol (Trandate). Labetalol (Trandate) may not be a good choice if you have:
- Allergic reaction to Labetalol (Trandate) or similar medications
- Liver or kidney problems
- Hypotension
- Heart failure and recently had an attack
- Severe blood circulation problems
- Lung disease
What drugs are similar to Labetalol (Trandate)?
Other drugs that are similar to Labetalol (Trandate) include:
Does Labetalol (Trandate) have a generic form?
Labetalol is a generic drug that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Its brand name is Trandate.
What is the price of Labetalol (Trandate) without insurance?
The average retail price of Labetalol (Trandate) without insurance is $50.49.
Look up Labetalol (Trandate) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest you with the lowest price.
How can I save money on Labetalol (Trandate)?
NSUR offers a prescription discount card called NSURx to help you save money on your Labetalol (Trandate) prescriptions.
Simply present your NSURx card to the pharmacist the next time you fill a prescription of Labetalol (Trandate) at your local pharmacy, and you could save up to 80% on your prescription costs! Moreover, every time you fill a prescription using NSURx, you will receive NSUR Coin as a reward, which you can use to buy goods and services on our health and wellness shopping platform.
Over 35,000 pharmacies accept NSURx prescriptions, including major chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and smaller, independent retailers in your neighborhood.
There is no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill using NSURx or the frequency at which you can fill them. You can even use NSURx to get discounts on other prescriptions for your friends and family (including pets!).
Visit NSURx’s price lookup tool to see how much you can start saving today on your Labetalol (Trandate) prescriptions and to find the nearest pharmacy to you that accepts NSURx, or call +1 (855) 917-6216. Most users have a pharmacy within 2 miles of their home that takes NSURx.
