Bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide and Headaches: What Users Say

• Blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking it for 10 days and am shocked by the side effects - starting with very dizzy, continuous headache, very tired. Warns against doing anything needing alertness! How can people in full-time jobs take this? Then in the last days, developed a runny nose, sore throat, and now for 3 days, I have trouble getting my breath - even just talking on the phone. So I am now coming off it - cutting the dose in half for a few days (dose was only 1.25). Unimaginable to take more of it. I take felodopine as well as read that it's not necessarily a good idea to take it with that drug too. Pretty bad."

• Viv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Lisinopril only put a dent in my elevated hypertension. My doctor took me off lisinopril, and now I'm on this medication. I'm still monitoring my blood pressure daily, but I already feel a difference in my mobility. I'm able to walk better. I've passed enough fluid to be able to stand comfortably. Maybe I can do physical exercise now. I have fewer headaches. I'll know if this medication has worked favorably in a month or so when I go back to the doctor for a follow-up checkup. I do feel better."

• Mar...
• January 10, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I’ve been taking bisoprolol/HCTZ 5-6.25 for at least 15 years. I originally started with the smaller dose. Never had any severe side effects. I am very pleased with the resultant decrease in blood pressure. I take my pill before bedtime. Once in a blue moon, I forget to take it, and I wake up with a vague headache and edginess."

• Alj...
• October 18, 2009

Bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure "It's been good for me. I never reacted well to other medication, which gave me headaches and scary heartbeats. With Ziac, none of that occurs, and it also has a very calming effect on me."