Bisoprolol

What is bisoprolol?

Bisoprolol tablets are used to reduce high blood pressure by decreasing heart rate to relieve pressure. High blood pressure does not have an exact cause, although the risk of developing the condition is greater if you are overweight, consume too much salt or alcohol, do not exercise enough, have a family member with high blood pressure or are of African-Caribbean or South Asian origin. There are no obvious symptoms of high blood pressure, therefore if you believe you are at risk of having the condition it is essential to be tested by your doctor.

What happens if you don’t treat high BP?

If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack and kidney problems. Bisoprolol helps lower blood pressure by making the heart beat slower and with less force.

Bisoprolol and Alcohol

Consuming alcohol whilst taking bisoprolol is not advised. Bisoprolol acts by lowering blood pressure, alcohol can increase this effect. Taking both bisoprolol and alcohol at the same time can result in dizziness, light-headedness, fainting, headaches and changes in heart rate associated with low blood pressure.

Can you take Bisoprolol for Anxiety?

Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker drug that is often prescribed for the treatment of anxiety symptoms. The physical symptoms of anxiety are produced by the action of the chemical, noradrenaline (norepinephrine), on the body. Noradrenaline is blocked by bisoprolol and anxiety symptoms, such as increased heart rate, breathlessness and palpitations are reduced.

Bisoprolol contains the active ingredient bisoprolol fumerate which slows the heart rate to reduce high blood pressure.

The recommended dose of Bisoprolol is usually one tablet of the lowest dose daily initially, which can be increased if necessary.Take Bisoprolol exactly as recommended by your doctor.

The recommended dose of Bisoprolol is usually one tablet of the lowest dose daily initially, which can be increased if necessary.Take Bisoprolol exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Bisoprolol Side Effects

Common bisoprolol side effects include muscle aches, fatigue and dry eyes.Less common side effects of bisoprolol include depression, muscle weakness, cramp.In rare cases, side effects include cold hands and feet, nightmares, sleeplessness, headaches, dizziness, rashes, breathing difficulties, blood disorders (Hypertriglyceridemia), fainting and hearing impairment and in very rare cases conjunctivitis.ects.