Question 1

can i take bisoprolol forever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It doesn't wear off.  There is no accumulation.  Long term use does not increase the risk of adverse reactions.

Question 2

can bisoprolol wear off before 24 hrs?

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24 hour: Long acting medications may wane in their efficacy as they near the 24 hour duration. A pharmacist can give you more information about half life and duration of full therapeutic effect of this medication despite some of the medication lingering in your system.

Question 3

what should i know about bisoprolol 5mg?

Accepted Answer

It is a Beta blocker: Bisoprolol is a beta blocker blood pressure medication. It shouldn't be taken with other meds in the same class, like atenolol or metoprolol. It should used with caution with calcium channel blockers like verapamil or Diltiazem as they can also slow the heart rate, but that is sometimes desired. Bisoprolol is often given in combination with hctz or hydrochlorothiazide so be careful with diuretics.

Question 4

what medicines can't be mixed with bisoprolol?

Accepted Answer

Beta blockers: Bisoprolol is a beta blocker blood pressure medication. It shouldn't be taken with other meds in the same class, like atenolol or metoprolol. It should used with caution with calcium channel blockers like verapamil or Diltiazem as they can also slow the heart rate, but that is sometimes desired. Bisoprolol is often given in combination with hctz or hydrochlorothiazide so be careful with diuretics.

Question 5

what medicines should not be taken with bisoprolol?

Accepted Answer

Beta blockers: Bisoprolol is a beta blocker blood pressure medication. It shouldn't be taken with other meds in the same class, like atenolol or metoprolol. It should used with caution with calcium channel blockers like verapamil or Diltiazem as they can also slow the heart rate, but that is sometimes desired. Bisoprolol is often given in combination with hctz or hydrochlorothiazide so be careful with diuretics.

Question 6

what medicines should not be mixed with bisoprolol?

Accepted Answer

Beta blockers: Bisoprolol is a beta blocker blood pressure medication. It shouldn't be taken with other meds in the same class, like atenolol or metoprolol. It should used with caution with calcium channel blockers like verapamil or Diltiazem as they can also slow the heart rate, but that is sometimes desired. Bisoprolol is often given in combination with hctz or hydrochlorothiazide so be careful with diuretics.

Question 7

is it the same if i took 1/2 x 5 mg zebeta (bisoprolol), (bisoprolol) with 1 x 2.5 mg zebeta (bisoprolol)?

Accepted Answer

Probably same: It depends if the medication is scored or otherwise approved to be split.
 If so, then a 1/2 of a 5mg tablet would be equivalent dosage as a whole 2.5mg tablet.

Question 8

help! accidentally, i just took 10 mg of zebeta, (bisoprolol) 4 times the dose should i take! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

zebeta (bisoprolol): By this time 4hr after your entry you'd already be having problems if you were going to. If you feel fine, no worries at this point, just return to the proper dose. If you have any symptoms, get to care.

Question 9

how is propranolol different than bisoprolol?

Accepted Answer

Propran vs bisoprolo: BOTH block beta receptors in blood vessels heart brain and elsewhere.  This makes them dilate thus decreasing resistance to blood flow and more blood gets down stream. Used to lower BP. Heart rate slows, renin decreases. P is metabolized faster and needs to be taken 3-4 x a day. B once a day. Go to uptodate.com and Wikipedia and Drugs.com for more details. They have good pictures as well.

Question 10

is bisoprolol usually used for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Bisoprolol is used: For high blood pressure, not anxiety. A study in the journal of human hypertension [1999, 13(8):559-563] found no significant impact on anxiety. Improvement in your general health and overall well-being can reduce anxiety, relaxation and stress-reduction strategies are excellent. Best regards for good health.

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