Bisoprolol Alternatives Compared
| Bisoprolol | Lisinopril | Amlodipine |
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Bisoprolol works on heart-specific receptors to lower blood pressure and slow heart rate; however, cardioselectivity may be lost if dosages are greater than 20mg/day. Prescribed for Supraventricular... View more |
Lisinopril can be used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to increase survival following a heart attack. However, the development of a dry, hacking cough attributable to the drug may... View more |
Amlodipine may be used for the treatment of angina or to lower blood pressure but can cause edema in the feet. Prescribed for Raynaud's Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Angina, Heart Failure, Coronary... View more |
Choose a suggestion below High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
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| More about Bisoprolol | More about Lisinopril | More about Amlodipine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Bisoprolol has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Lisinopril has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 594 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Amlodipine has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 712 ratings on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
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See the full bisoprolol side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased blood urea nitrogen, increased serum creatinine. See the full lisinopril side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: edema. See the full amlodipine side effects document. |
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N/A |
Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril | Katerzia, Norliqva, Norvasc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10.3 hours |
16.4 hours |
35 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 448 drugs are known to interact with bisoprolol:
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A total of 373 drugs are known to interact with lisinopril:
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A total of 448 drugs are known to interact with amlodipine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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July 31, 1992 |
December 29, 1987 |
July 31, 1992 |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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