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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath, Muscle Pain And Heaviness In The Legs
Thank you, I have been taking labetalol 200 mg for almost 3 weeks. I take 400 mg 2x day. I have had shortness of breath when going up & down stairs, am tired &. My legs feel heavy. I have muscle pain in my arms & legs. The medication has been working very well on my blood pressure, & I do not want to stop taking it. Will the systems subside eventually?
Mon, 11 Feb 2019
Hi,
Yes, shortness of breath, low energy are side effects of labetalol. Many times the effect settle in a few days. If for 3 weeks and you still don't feel well, and symptoms not improving then we may need to change the drug.
There are a number of alternative drugs available which may effectively control your BP. So you can discuss it with your doctor to change the drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
Yes, shortness of breath, low energy are side effects of labetalol. Many times the effect settle in a few days. If for 3 weeks and you still don't feel well, and symptoms not improving then we may need to change the drug.
There are a number of alternative drugs available which may effectively control your BP. So you can discuss it with your doctor to change the drug.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician
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