Can LABETALOL also be used for urine control

Carl Ceasar,

Thanks for your question.  Labetalol, a beta blocker, is routinely used for the treatment of high blood pressure.  It is available as a generic - labetalol, and is also marketed under brands names such as Normodyne and Trandate.  It is not used for the treatment of urinary problems.  Some drugs are in use for other purposes, known as "off label" indications, but urine control is not one of those.  

Other blood pressure medications, however, are used for treatment of urinary and prostate problems.  These include Hytrin (terazosin) and Cardura (doxazosin) both of which are in a class of drugs called alpha blockers. 

I hope this information has been helpful to you.

Martin Cane, M.D.

Thanks for your question Carl.  Wanted to add, you might be interested in reading our material on beta blockers:

Beta-blockers help slow heart rate and lower blood pressure. They are usually used in combination with other drugs such as ACE inhibitors and diuretics.

Hope this helps, all the best, sue