What it's used for
Acebutolol hydrochloride capsules are used for the management of hypertension in adults and for managing ventricular premature beats to reduce premature heart beats.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The initial dosage for uncomplicated mild-to-moderate hypertension is 400 mg daily, given as a single dose or occasionally twice daily.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Beta-blockers inhibit sympathetic stimulation needed to support circulation, which may precipitate more severe heart failure in individuals with diminished myocardial contractility.
Common side effects
Acebutolol is generally well tolerated, and most adverse reactions have been mild, temporary, and tended to decrease over the duration of treatment.
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Acebutolol cost without insurance
Cash prices for Acebutolol without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
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Acebutolol dosage and administration
Hypertension The initial dosage of acebutolol in uncomplicated mild-to-moderate hypertension is 400 mg. This can be given as a single daily dose, but in occasional patients twice daily dosing may be required for adequate 24-hour blood-pressure control. An optimal response is usually achieved with dosages of 400 to 800 mg per day, although some patients have been maintained on as little as 200 mg per day. Patients with more severe hypertension or who have demonstrated inadequate control may respond to a total of 1200 mg daily (administered b.i.d.), or to the addition of a second antihypertensive agent. Beta-1 selectivity diminishes as dosage is increased. Ventricular Arrhythmia The usual initial dose of acebutolol is 400 mg daily given as 200 mg b.i.d.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Acebutolol side effects
Acebutolol is well tolerated in properly selected patients. Most adverse reactions have been mild, not required discontinuation of therapy, and tended to decrease as duration of treatment increases. The following table shows the frequency of treatment-related side effects derived from controlled clinical trials in patients with hypertension, angina pectoris, and arrhythmia. These patients received acebutolol, propranolol, or hydrochlorothiazide as monotherapy, or placebo. The following selected (potentially important) side effects were seen in up to 2% of acebutolol patients: Cardiovascular: hypotension, bradycardia, heart failure. Central Nervous System: anxiety, hyper/hypoesthesia, impotence. Dermatological: pruritus. Gastrointestinal: vomiting, abdominal pain. Genitourinary: dysuria, nocturia.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Who should not take acebutolol
Acebutolol HCl, USP is contraindicated in: 1) persistently severe bradycardia; 2) second- and third-degree heart block; 3) overt cardiac failure; and 4) cardiogenic shock (see WARNINGS ).
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is acebutolol covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Acebutolol is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get acebutolol through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get an acebutolol prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does acebutolol cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for acebutolol vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Acebutolol is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get acebutolol?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of acebutolol are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of acebutolol?
Hypertension The initial dosage of acebutolol in uncomplicated mild-to-moderate hypertension is 400 mg. This can be given as a single daily dose, but in occasional patients twice daily dosing may be required for adequate 24-hour blood-pressure control. An optimal response is usually achieved with dosages of 400 to 800 mg per day, although some patients have been maintained on as little as 200 mg per day. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of acebutolol?
Acebutolol is well tolerated in properly selected patients. Most adverse reactions have been mild, not required discontinuation of therapy, and tended to decrease as duration of treatment increases. The following table shows the frequency of treatment-related side effects derived from controlled clinical trials in patients with hypertension, angina pectoris, and arrhythmia. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
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