What is Pindolol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Pindolol overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

  • Pindolol

Uses:

  • Treats high blood pressure. This medicine is a beta-blocker.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antianginal, Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Pindolol used for?

What form(s) does Pindolol come in

  • Tablet

What are common Pindolol doses?

  • Tablet 5MG

  • Tablet 10MG

Common Pindolol prescriptions

  • Pindolol
    10mg tablet

  • Pindolol
    5mg tablet

How to take Pindolol

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pindolol

Pindolol contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to pindolol, or if you have asthma or certain heart problems. Talk with your doctor about what these heart problems are.

Pindolol warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, heart failure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, bronchitis, emphysema, or severe allergic reactions.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart failure

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. The risk of chest pain and heart attack is higher if you stop using this medicine too quickly.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

Pindolol interactions

  • Some medicines and foods can affect how pindolol works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:ReserpineThioridazine

  • This medicine may cause the following problems: Heart failure

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. The risk of chest pain and heart attack is higher if you stop using this medicine too quickly.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

  • If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Pindolol side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing, tiredness

  • Trouble sleeping

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Muscle pain

  • Feeling dizzy

  • Trouble sleeping

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