Bisoprolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)
Reviews for Bisoprolol
- And...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 29, 2018
"I am pleased with the effects of this medication. I am on a low dose of 2.5 mg and use it in combination with an ACE inhibitor. I am now trying to just depend on the beta blocker-bisoprolol. I appreciate that it has a slight anti-anxiety component as having sudden hypertension often brings with it some anxiety."
- ari...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 27, 2025
"2.5 mg bisoprolol has lowered my blood pressure considerably so that I'm in the normal range. Previously, I was taking an ACE inhibitor, a calcium channel blocker, and a diuretic, yet blood pressure was still too high. 68-year-old male, no underlying cardiac issues...essential hypertension...this medication has really helped me. Hypertension should not be left untreated, so while you may not be able to achieve 120/80, if you can get your systolic under 140 consistently, that's pretty good. Only negative...my aerobic workload capacity is diminished by about 10% when compared to pre-bisoprolol performance on an elliptical trainer. But for anybody who has not had much success with the other antihypertensives, talk to your doctor about adding bisoprolol. I'm still taking the other medications, but the calming effect of bisoprolol made it easy for me to discontinue a low dose of Effexor, a drug prescribed for depression and anxiety, but a drug that also contributes to hypertension."
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- Jay...
- February 20, 2021
"Not really sure how much this is helping me. Heart disease, STEMI heart attack... 99% blockage, 2 days on the bathroom floor, thought it was food poisoning but turned out way worse. Have moderate tissue damage and now have recurrent palpitations, so trying to get it all squared away. Was on many different types of beta blockers, so many that my HR was low 30s."
- Mic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 12, 2023
"Terrible experience. Within ninety minutes of taking a 2 mg dose, severe palpitations and pain around the left pectoral and left shoulder. Significant discomfort lasted for around four hours. Stopped taking completely after two days. Previously on Metoprolol 50 mg daily, with no similar adverse effects, other than cold feet and hands after 6 weeks of medication. Male, 55 to 60 years."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Lor...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 10, 2021
"It helped to bring down my blood pressure, but the side effects I had were horrible. I had tingling, headaches, and weakness. I couldn't work for being so tired. Also, I started having involuntary muscle spasms. It had my blood sugar running low a lot."
- Art...
- July 5, 2022
"APO Bisoprolol is, for me, an absolute BLOOD PRESSURE BUSTER. Prior to taking this brand, my average BP was on average 160/80-90. Now it is a consistent 116/68. I’ve found taking 5.0 mg early morning and 2.5 mg in the evening has allowed me to achieve these current results. Its only downside is some irritation to the abdomen, which is a small price to pay, I say. I am planning to adjust to 2.5 mg after each meal, which I will trial with cardiologist advice... Will post again after 3 months with results."
- Nig...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 6, 2022
"74-year-old man, fit, healthy, blood pressure 150. - 1.25 gm/day reduced systolic to below 135 almost immediately. I tried stopping and drifted back to 145 plus. So, back on the drug again. No side effects. Very happy."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- September 7, 2021
"I have mild hypertension with severe anxiety. Tried Inderal before, which controls anxiety a bit, but was useless in hypertension. So suggested Bisoprolol 2.5 mg. I feel it can be a great show for anxiety with hypertension."
- Liv...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 29, 2023
"My symptoms were diarrhea, light-headedness, low blood pressure, and finally swelling of my left foot and the left side of my face. I noticed that the upper right side of my lip was askew. That made me think that I might have had a mini-stroke. I went off the meds myself, and I think that I was right. Three years later, I do know that the left side of my face is marginally still swollen. My doctor did not see the swelling when it was more prominent. I insisted that he change my meds."
- JYO...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 29, 2017
"PT has been on this drug for 1 year. He has been having a sudden fall once a month. ECG shows RBBB but no mark of dropped beats. Dr. stopped Concor 2.5 and told to go in for pacemaker implantation. Another doctor's opinion taken-advised that there has been no episode of falls after the stoppage of Concor, hence, go for Holter monitoring and wait."
- Vik...
- May 5, 2022
"Together with amlodipine, it initially dropped my pressure to normal levels. Now that my levels are up, I'd like to increase the dose, but it gives me noodle legs and saps my strength. It's a balancing act, but I'm satisfied at the moment."
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 27, 2022
"I have been taking bisoprolol for three weeks now. It has helped me immensely to bring down my blood pressure. No other medication did this for me. But now I am getting headaches and extremely tired. I am praying this gets better as it has big-time disruptions to my daily routine. I also take Candesartan and amlodipine. All low doses. I have been on the other two for many years. Bisoprolol keeps me out of the hospital with counts of 180/98 up to 200. Talk about anxiety. I don’t want to stop but am really hoping these headaches and tiredness go away. I am 74. I rated an 8 because of my new blood pressure. Not so good for the two side effects."
- aym...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 21, 2021
"After 5 years of taking this drug, it started making changes in lowering sex drive and performance. My doctor changed the drug to nebivolol, and I noticed a clear enhancement in performance reflected in a week."
- Tri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 31, 2022
"Been on this for three weeks now. It’s great for keeping my blood pressure normal. Gone through the headaches, but now for a week, my body is sore and weak. It’s hard to move about. I will be talking to my doc. I really don’t want to go off because of good blood pressure. I was in the hospital weekly and very scared. I'm on a low dose of 2.5 daily."
- jul...
- October 28, 2022
"Heart rate drops to 55 to 60 per minute and does not go up beyond 70-75, even with exercise. Recovery to low heart rate very fast after exercise. Feel quite tired often. Dosage 2.5 mg bd and Losartan 50 mg bd. Is this dosage too much?"
- Kay...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 28, 2025
"I've tried most beta blockers with no success because of intolerable side effects of depression and sexual dysfunction (impotence). Six months ago, I started using bisoprolol 5 mg, brand name Concor. It's been remarkably effective with zero side effects. Prior, I'd tried other brands of bisoprolol which gave me those dreadful side effects. Unfortunately, this miracle brand (Concor) is not obtainable in the US. I have been obtaining it from Nigeria, and I believe it's manufactured in India. I strongly recommend it for anyone who experienced those bad side effects from other brands."
- Hfa...
- December 24, 2017
"Continued use has impaired eyesight. Moreover, a cough is generated during physical work or after deep breaths."
- mmo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 5, 2021
"Not good, I felt like a really old man quickly, even prepared for death."
- Man...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 13, 2020
"Serves me well. Taken for the past 7 months... 2.5 mg... without any side effect... able to have a constant reading of BP..."
- Hae...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 5, 2021
"Taking Concore 2.5 mg for 5 days now gives me headache, fatigue, slow heart rate, low blood pressure (100/60), sleep disturbances, decreased concentration, diarrhea, dry mouth, depression, chest pain."
- Mic...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 16, 2021
"It works okay, but side effects not good, as I feel fatigued at times during the day."
- Syl...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 19, 2018
"Exacerbated my psoriasis to a greater coverage of skin, severe itching, pain of a couple of different types."
- Spe...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 18, 2016
"Seems to do the job well. Keeps my BP and heart rate down!"
- Djg...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 27, 2019
"This is the only blood pressure med that works for me with no side effects. I have tried many others with no luck, and the same drug, different manufacturer, with bad side effects."
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"One day I had a problem with my breathing, so after medical intervention, I needed cardioversion, of which I was given bisoprolol. From the start of being on this, I have had major itching and now have muscle spasms in my neck, so as of now, I am not taking said drug. The worst moment was when I started taking this drug, my skin was so itchy that it made me feel like peeling my skin off my body - might be rare, but that is my view."