I have been taking Labatol for 2 months now. The ER dr gave it to me when I went in for high blood pressure (It was 180/110). It has drastically lowered my blood pressure, but my sugar level is now slightly high. I have read these have a 50% more chance of causing diabetes. So when I heard the sugar was up, I definetly want off! I had told the dr last month I wanted something else, but no she wouldn't listen. I have an appointment this week and one way or another I want off these! I do not like the constant nightmares they give me, I have dizziness a lot and now higher blood sugar levels. What is the best way to go off of a beta blocker? I know I need blood pressure meds, but I want something besides this. Could another bp med be mixed with this one to gradually switch over or...? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!