Bystolic Side Effects

Generic name: nebivolol

Note: This document contains side effect information about nebivolol. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Bystolic.

Some side effects of Bystolic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to nebivolol: oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking nebivolol (the active ingredient contained in Bystolic) hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;

• swelling of your ankles or feet;

• slow or uneven heartbeats; or

• numbness or cold feeling in your hands and feet.

Less serious side effects of nebivolol may include:

• headache;

• tired feeling;

• nausea, stomach pain;

• diarrhea; or

• sleep problems (insomnia).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to nebivolol: oral tablet

General

The most common adverse events leading to discontinuation of nebivolol (the active ingredient contained in Bystolic) in clinical trials were headache (0.4%), nausea (0.2%), and bradycardia (0.2%).

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included bradycardia, chest pain, and peripheral edema.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, paraesthesias, asthenia, insomnia, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included dyspnea.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypercholesterolemia and hyperuricemia.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In addition, the drug information contained herein may be time sensitive and should not be utilized as a reference resource beyond the date hereof. This information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients, or recommend therapy. This drug information is a reference resource designed as supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill , knowledge, and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug of drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Drugs.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information provided. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.