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BRAND NAMES:
Bystolic
Generic Names:
Bystolic
Uses:
Treats high blood pressure. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antihypertensive
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Bystolic used for?
Bystolic is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Bystolic belongs to a class of medications called beta blockers. Bystolic is the brand name for the medication nebivolol. Mylan Labs obtained the rights to Bystolic from Janssen Pharmaceuticals in 2001. In the treatment of high blood pressure, Bystolic use is fairly common.
What form(s) does Bystolic come in
Tablet
What are common Bystolic doses?
Tablet 2.5MG
Tablet 5MG
Tablet 10MG
Tablet 20MG
Common Bystolic prescriptions
Bystolic
10mg tabletBystolic
2.5mg tabletBystolic
20mg tabletBystolic
5mg tablet
How to take Bystolic
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
What to do if you miss a dose of Bystolic
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.
Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Bystolic contraindications
Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to nebivolol. Do not use this medicine if you have severe liver disease, lung disease (such as asthma or emphysema), or certain heart problems. Ask your doctor what these heart problems are.
Bystolic warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have severe chest pain or have had a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood vessel disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, or an adrenal gland tumor called pheochromocytoma. Tell your doctor if you have poor blood flow to your legs and feet, or if you are scheduled for any surgery.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, or you could develop life-threatening heart problems. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar level. If you have diabetes, report any changes in your blood sugar to your doctor.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Even if you feel well, do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help lower it and keep it down. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Bystolic interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using digoxin (Digitek®, Lanoxin®), guanethidine (Ismelin®), reserpine, medicine to treat depression (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, Paxil®, or Prozac®), medicine for heart rhythm problems (such as disopyramide, propafenone, quinidine, Norpace®, or Rhythmol®), or other blood pressure medicine (such as clonidine, diltiazem, verapamil, Calan®, Cardizem®, Cartia®, Catapres®, Isoptin®, Tiazac®, or Verelan®). Tell your doctor if you are also using numbing medicines (such as cyclopropane, ether, or trichloroethylene) or insulin or diabetes medicine that you take by mouth (such as glyburide, metformin, Actos®, or Glucotrol®).
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, or you could develop life-threatening heart problems. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
This medicine may raise or lower your blood sugar level. If you have diabetes, report any changes in your blood sugar to your doctor.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Even if you feel well, do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help lower it and keep it down. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Bystolic side effects
Serious Side Effects
Shortness of breath
Rapid weight gain
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Slow or uneven heartbeat
Lightheadedness or fainting
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain
Less Serious Side Effects
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Headache