Bistolic

treatment for hyper tension ## This is a betablocker used to help lower blood pressure. ## My blood pressure soared and my heart was wooshing with a very rapid beat and my head felt like it was going to blow off - I also felt pressure in my neck ... it was alarming. I went to the doctor and had a BP of 170/110 (yikes) ... he put me on BIstolic and 36 hours later my heart rate was down to normal and my BP was 108/70, What a relief. I've had a very mild headache but no other side effects at all.

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Been taking Bystolic for three weeks, very good BP results; however diarrhea has been a problem. Has anyone else had this issue and will it go away when my body adjusts to the new med. Thanks ## Bystolic contains the active ingredient Nebivolol, which is a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. These medications can cause diarrhea, however, if it continues after 4 to 6 weeks, you should contact your doctor, as you may need to try a different medication. Has it improved, any? ## Yes, much better. ## Hey Jackie, How long did it take for your system to adjust and the diarrhea to stop?

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Taking Bystolic 5.0 mg once a day for atrial fibrillation. It makes me extremely tired. Just wondering if I cut the pill and took 2.5 mg twice a day would make me less tired? ## Aspirin a Day ...... do they really know what time it is ? ## Is by Bistolic akin to sotalol? I have been taking sotalol for years, and it may be having the same effects on me. ## @Yvette, Theoretically, a smaller dose would affect you less and therefore you'd probably experience less severe side effects. It may be worth considering if you get your doctor's approval. @Zorro, Bystolic (Nebivolol) is indicated for use in treating high blood pressure. Sotalol is indicated for use in treating heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). While they're both used for treating cardiovascular related abnormalities, t...

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My husband has Narcolepsy and has started taking Nuvigil. He has been on Methadone for almost two months now.H e complains that he feels bad by evening time. Is it one of the drugs or mixing them? He also takes Vivactil and Ritalin. He feels jittery, tired and nausated. Please help. ## Speaking from personal experience... Ritalin and Provigil didn't mix for me. Granted that was Provigil. I've recently started Nuvigil, and can not tell if I am having holiday anxiety or a reaction to my Nuvigil. My feeling is slight pressurized headache, tightness in chest, mild vision blur, very pressurized feeling in chest and sides of throat and anxiety. Checked my BP and is 180/80. Norm for me is around 130/85 w/bistolic. He may want to monitor his BP if he's feeling tired and nauseous ## ...

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