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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: 43rd birthday - with no past history blood pressure went to 180/100. I consider myself generally healthy. Headache in the left temple for about a week and finally went to the doctor. He put me on 10mg Bystolic and now I feel better than ever. No side effects, with more energy and calmer feeling. Blood Pressure now averages 120/65. I know medicines don't work the same for everyone but I would recommend it for anyone to at least give it a try.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 57 yr old female who had a heart attack and a stent put in. I was prescribed Bystolic along with Norvasc to treat my hypertension. I didn't feel too bad at first, but after about a month on Bystolic (which my insurance won't pay for, nor does my local hospital have it to give to me when I am admitted). I had dizziness, low heart rate (41)and feeling like I was going to faint. I am uncomfortable taking this drug as the above mentioned symptoms caused me to be hospitalized 3x since the heart attack, and even had to have another cath to check the stent (which was fine). I will say it did keep my blood pressure low but the side effects hinder my quality of life.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I take Bystolic 10mg for high blood pressure and high heart rate. It controls my blood pressure wonderfully but doesn't help my heart rate nearly as well, tends to wear off after about 6 hrs. Also experience some stomach upset but no other side effects.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 61 yr old female who has had High Blood pressure problems for years. It is a family thing...recently my doctor put me on Bystolic after dealing with a BP of 189/108 and heart rate of 100-110 for two months. Within a day or so, my BP was down to 110/69 and heart rate at 68. I feel so much better since being switched from an ace inhibitor to a beta blocker that I can't believe it. This medicine also helps with the fact that I have a static blood pressure due to my deep vein insufficiency. I have had no side effects and feel so much better! Thanks for making this medicine!
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: 44 YEAR OLD MALE - BLOOD PRESSURE AT DOCTOR'S OFFICE 167 OVER 110.
STARTED TAKING 5MG BYSTOLIC EVERY MORNING FOR ABOUT 1 WEEK SO FAR. FIRST MORNING CHEST DID NOT FEEL TIGHT, BY SECOND DAY HAD A LOT MORE ENERGY. NOW BLOOD PRESSURE IS STEADY AT 128 OVER 85. FEEL A LOT BETTER.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am presently taking Ziac (beta blocker with dyazide) for High Blood Pressure. Was going to try this but decided after reading reviews to stick to what I am on and try to lose weight. They all have side effects - I have gone through 10 drugs- been on this 10 years. Good luck to all.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I'm a 29 yr old male, had a stress related heart attack, and yes it was confirmed. I tried atenolol, and a couple of others with no success, finally about the end of 2007 my doctor gave me a sample of bystolic and it was obvious that it was different and it worked. No more Atrial Fibrillation or irregular heart beat. I can't say much about my blood pressure but "I can honestly say that I live by it". Talk to your doctor if you don't like the beta blocker you are on and see if he has any samples.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I'm a 48 year female with hypertension in the 160/95 - 190/100 range. I am sensitive to a lot of medicines. The 5 mg of Bystolic fluctuated my Blood Pressure from 113/60 to 190/100 and it was never constant. My heart rate also slowed to 42. I had to pretty much drop my exercise routine due to the unpredictability. I also had bouts of confusion, generally feeling removed from the things around, almost a surreal feeling. After almost 3 weeks of it I am going off of it. I can barely function in my job. I was switched to Tekturna today and hope that the side effects are reduced and that I can function clear headed again. It may be great for others but not for me.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for Mitral Valve Prolapse: 41 yr old Caucasian female. 115lbs/5' No negative medical history other than mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation. Horrid chest pains and no energy. I can't recall the 1st drug- caused numbness in hands and feet- tingling and cold feelings were horrible. Also, caused extreme tiredness; mixed with the fatigue from the regurgitation made me a rag doll. BYSTOLIC CHANGED MY LIFE. Started me at 10mg- lasted 10 months; now on 20mg for the last 5 months. Pain creeps in faster as I am sure the valve isn't getting any 'better'. Time will bring about the need to change it and my doctor is waiting for Cleveland Clinic to open up new non-intrusive surgeries to patients who do not have life-threatening MVP issues. Side effects are minimal and I HAVE MY LIFE BACK.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 43 year old, female, 5'7", 130. Been on Bystolic for about a month. BP went from 160/113 down to 93/58 in about 2 hours in the doctors office. Went to doctor due to dizziness and ended up with high blood pressure. Naggy little headache, but I also had oral surgery in the last month, so not sure which one it could be. I walk everyday for 70 minutes 14 miles. No side effects so far.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have been on Bystolic for about 10 months now. I have been on 15 different blood pressure medicines because I am allergic to everything under the sun. I can tolerate this medicine and it is great at keeping my blood pressure down to 123/80 but it slows my heart rate way down and my body does not tolerate that well. After taking it for a while and now exercising by walking every other day I have had to decrease the amount of it I take because my blood pressure went down to 93/50. It also gives me awful headaches and causes balance problems for me. I guess I have to tolerate the side effects because I have had so much trouble taking other medicines.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: This medicine does an excellent job of lowering blood pressure but does a poor job of lowering pulse rate trying to lower atrial fibrillation.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 59 year old female, a diabetic. I was on this drug for 3 days and my glucose went up to 300. I went off imediately and it took 5 days to get my glucose undercontrol. I would caution any diabetic not to take this drug. Discuss with the Doctor before taking.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: While on Bystolic my feet and arms were numb. My blood sugars became severely elevated from 112 glucose up to 249. This blood pressure pill is not a good choice for my diabetic condition. I was only on Bystolic for one week and now eight weeks later I am still suffering from foot and heel pain. However, going back on Vasotec my blood sugars have dropped back down to 112.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I was placed on Bystolic and Flecainade to control atrial flutter. It took three weeks for this combination to work but it did and my heart rhythms became stable and stayed that way. I later had an ablation, which cured my Atrial flutter and Atrial fibrillation. I experienced several of the common side effects: low libido, near impotence, and chronic diarrhea, which has resisted all efforts to correct.
Recently I decided to discontinue it and did so. Pulse went from 70 to mid-80's and blood pressure crept up so did a taper per the literature. After being off it for a week, pulse rates as high as low 90s, blood pressure going up daily to 140's. Have started taking it again.
This medicine is quite difficult to get off. Keep this in mind when considering whether to take it.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have been on Bystolic for two months. I was previously on metoprolol and had to discontinue due to the shortage. My blood pressure immediately stabilized, while on Bystolic, and is running now in the 120/80 range which has not been in 10 years. I experienced some dizziness the first couple of weeks but that has gone now. My PVC's are controlled but slightly more than on metoprolol. The most significant thing is that headaches and eye twitching I was having disappeared within two days of being off metoprolol and on Bystolic. I never realized they were being caused by the metoprolol. I have also switched from Naprosyn to Advil. While contraindicated with a beta blocker I could not do without an antinflamatory - Advil had less negative effects on blood pressure.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 34 year old mother of 4, with high blood pressure that completely limited my life. On this medication in 4 days my pressure dropped from 140/110 to 106/65 with very little variation. I also dropped 9.5lbs because I have energy to move. I too need 10 hours of sleep but with that I have energy to do more things. I don't have the tense feeling.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I have had high blood pressure for 13 years now. I am a 45 year old African American Female. I have been on every combination I can think of. About 60 days ago I was taken off of 100mg of atenolol and put on Bystolic 10mg. I feel much better. I have energy, my heart does not palpitate like it used to and my blood pressure went from 149-140S /90-88D to 117/124 - 75/80. I'm very happy. It's much more expensive than my other medicines but I'm willing to pay the price to spend more time with my family and friends.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I've tried 11 different blood pressure medications and finally found one that has helped. I have been taking Bystolic now for 3 months with out any major side effects. I occasionally feel a little anxious, I'm normally a laid back person, so I'm not sure if this is because of Bystolic. I will continue to monitor and see what happens.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I took Bystolic for about 7 months, but had to discontinue because of side effects. One of the many side effects I suffered was severe anxiety. I was only able to take 2.5mg and my blood pressure was not controlled.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I was getting sporadic bouts of extreme diarrhea and didn't realize why until I checked the side effects of this drug. I'm only on 5mg.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: Mitral Valve Prolapse - Keeps my heart rate down as I am prone to heart attacks and aneurysms due to the Mitral Valve.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: Since switching to Bystolic from atenolol I have experienced my arms falling asleep at night and light headedness. Coreg CR made me cloudy in thinking, felt like a rubber band was around my chest, and I didn't feel as calm as when I was taking atenolol. I switched from atenolol to Coreg CR so I could overcome the wall I would hit while pushing cardio-excercise to the limit. I felt great everyday all day long on atenolol.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I was having premature ventricular contractions. While I have only been on this drug a few days, I am noticing a lessening of the PVC's and actually starting to feel better. I also take spironolactone at a low dose. The only side effect I am noticing is a feeling of anxiety which I cannot directly connect with this drug. I have not had problems with driving or any other activities. This is also the first blood pressure medicine that has not left me lightheaded or dizzy. So far so good! Let's hope this one has a long term safety record as I'd like to stay on this one.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am 89 years old today. My doctor and I have been working deligently for at least two years to find the right combination to lower my high blood press. I experienced the worst side effects of each. Several months ago he combined Bystolic, Benica, Spironilactone and Norvasc. My blood pressure is holding a very comfortable 130/135 over 60/66. Side effects seem to be I require 8 to 10 hours sleep at night. That I am not used to. I am clearing up a rash,which I believe is from Toprol. Other than that I believe I am being plagued with that A.G.E. disease; can't avoid that one.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 50 year old male. I did not have a heart attack but did get three drug coated stents. Since I started taking Bystolic there has been a big improvement in my life. Blood pressure was controlled and I do not need a nap at 4pm every day. Thank You Bystolic.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I FOUND THAT I WAS ABLE TO LOOSE WIEGHT WHILE I WAS USING THIS DRUG. I FOUND THAT ONLY 5 MG WAS PLENTY FOR ME. I HAVE HAD TWO HEART ATTACKS, THE FIRST THEY PUT IN A COATED STENT AND 18 MONTHS LATER I HAD MY SECOND WITH A BLOOD CLOT IN THE STENT. I LIKE TAKING THIS DRUG.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 29 year old Arab-American with stage 1 hypertension. My mom has high blood pressure and my grandma had it also. I have been on Bystolic for 1 week and my blood pressure has gone from 130/100 to 120/80. I hope it continues. So far so good.
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Bystolic (nebivolol) for High Blood Pressure: I am a 40 yr old African American female. I have had uncontrolled high blood pressure for over 7 yrs and it has caused slight damage to the left side of my heart. I am seeing a cardiologist who has tried about 7 different medications within the last year to treat my condition. March, this year, they gave me samples of Bystolic 10mg to take along with my 300/25 Avalide daily. At first, the results looked very promising; however this medication was recently approved in Jan. 2008.
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