Labetalol Hcl Coupons & Prices

Use a free Rx.com labetalol coupon to compare cash prices on labetalol hydrochloride tablets at more than 60,000 pharmacies near you. Labetalol is a generic alpha/beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, and the cash price for the very same prescription can differ a lot from one pharmacy to the next, even between stores on the same street. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at pharmacies around you, then show the coupon at the counter. No insurance is needed, and there is nothing to sign up for.

What is labetalol and how does it work?

Labetalol hydrochloride is a beta blocker, but not a typical one. It blocks both beta-adrenergic receptors (non-selectively) and alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, which is why it is often called a combined alpha/beta blocker. Blocking beta receptors eases the workload on the heart, while blocking alpha-1 receptors relaxes and widens blood vessels. Together, those two effects lower blood pressure.

Labetalol tablets are FDA-approved for the management of hypertension (high blood pressure), either on their own or together with other blood pressure medicines, especially thiazide and loop diuretics. There is also a labetalol injection used in hospitals to control blood pressure in severe hypertension, including hypertensive emergencies; that is a separate hospital-administered product and is not what a pharmacy coupon fills. The brand names Trandate and Normodyne are no longer marketed in the US, so the generic labetalol hydrochloride tablet is what pharmacies dispense. Labetalol is not a controlled substance.

How much does labetalol cost without insurance?

Labetalol is available as an FDA-approved generic, and there is no brand product left on the US market to compare it against. That does not mean every pharmacy charges the same thing. Cash prices for generic labetalol vary widely by pharmacy and by ZIP code, because each pharmacy sets its own cash price. That is exactly why comparing is worth the two minutes: the difference between the highest and lowest price in a single town can be meaningful for a medicine you refill every month.

Rx.com compares cash prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies, including major chains and independents. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price near you, pick the pharmacy that works for you, and bring the coupon. Because labetalol has no US brand, there is no manufacturer savings card for it. A few things that move the price: the strength you are prescribed, the quantity on the prescription, and whether your prescriber writes for a 30-day or 90-day supply, which is often cheaper per pill. If you have insurance, it is still worth checking the cash price against your copay, since the cash price is sometimes lower on older generics.

Labetalol vs. other blood pressure medicines

Labetalol stands apart from most beta blockers because of its added alpha-1 blocking action. Other beta blockers your prescriber may consider include metoprolol tartrate (the immediate-release form), metoprolol succinate ER (the extended-release form), atenolol, and propranolol. Carvedilol is the other widely used combined alpha/beta blocker.

High blood pressure is also treated with other drug classes entirely, such as the ACE inhibitor lisinopril, the calcium channel blockers amlodipine and nifedipine ER, and the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide. Labetalol's label specifically notes it works well combined with thiazide and loop diuretics. These medicines are not interchangeable, and the right one depends on your health history. Only your prescriber can decide which is appropriate for you, but if you are already switching, it is reasonable to compare cash prices before you fill.

Labetalol safety, side effects, and who should not take it

Labetalol does not carry an FDA boxed warning. It should not be used by people with bronchial asthma, overt heart failure, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, severe slow heart rate (bradycardia), other conditions linked to severe and prolonged low blood pressure, or a known allergy to any ingredient. Use caution if you have bronchospastic lung disease or peripheral vascular disease. Rare but sometimes severe, and occasionally fatal, liver injury has been reported; if lab tests show liver injury or you develop jaundice, the drug should be stopped and you should be evaluated. Labetalol can mask the fast heartbeat that warns of low blood sugar in people with diabetes, and it can mask signs of an overactive thyroid. It may also worsen allergic (anaphylactic) reactions and blunt the response to epinephrine. Cimetidine can raise the amount of labetalol your body absorbs.

The most common side effects are dizziness, tiredness, headache, nausea, and stuffy nose. Some people notice a temporary tingling of the scalp early in treatment, which usually passes. Labetalol can cause dizziness or lightheadedness when standing up, especially when you first start it or after a dose increase, so rise slowly from sitting or lying down. Do not stop labetalol suddenly on your own. This information is a summary and is not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation, and read the label that comes with your prescription.