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Labetalol Side effects - will they calm down?

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Silverhope77 · 31/05/2024 12:43

Hi, I’ve just been put on Labetalol 100mg twice a day as my bo is high. I’m nearly 18 weeks pregnant with my second child. I ended up having pre-eclampsia first time round so started Labetalol around 34 weeks and was already in hospital then. I honestly can’t remember side effects.
However, this time, I’m waking up in the night after second dose with severe, near migraine headaches. Exhausted. Throwing up. Today and yesterday I can only really do the bear minimum with my little one to avoid feeling any worse. I can’t work, or exercise. I feel awful. My midwife said to stick with it for now but it’s not really having a big impact on my BP either. I don’t think I can manage weeks of this before it settles. Anyone else have similiar experiences on Labetalol? When did it get better?

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Silverhope77 · 31/05/2024 12:44

Silverhope77 · 31/05/2024 12:43

Hi, I’ve just been put on Labetalol 100mg twice a day as my bo is high. I’m nearly 18 weeks pregnant with my second child. I ended up having pre-eclampsia first time round so started Labetalol around 34 weeks and was already in hospital then. I honestly can’t remember side effects.
However, this time, I’m waking up in the night after second dose with severe, near migraine headaches. Exhausted. Throwing up. Today and yesterday I can only really do the bear minimum with my little one to avoid feeling any worse. I can’t work, or exercise. I feel awful. My midwife said to stick with it for now but it’s not really having a big impact on my BP either. I don’t think I can manage weeks of this before it settles. Anyone else have similiar experiences on Labetalol? When did it get better?

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CrunchySnow · 31/05/2024 12:54

I'd be calling or going in to triage and asking to speak to a Doctor.

Silverhope77 · 31/05/2024 16:59

CrunchySnow · 31/05/2024 12:54

I'd be calling or going in to triage and asking to speak to a Doctor.

Thanks, I’ve already spoken to the GP and midwife and they advised I give it more time. Said these side effects are common but can take a few weeks to settle. I’m only on day 2.5 atm ☹️, feel awful. But the other option has even more side effects apparently.

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