Question 1

which beta blocker would cause the least depression.....bystolic?

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Prob Atenolol: Bystolic (nebivolol) a powerful med, well tolerated by patients w many birthdays. It is excreted by kidney and liver, so is both hydrophilic(kidney)&amp; Lipophylic(Liver).  Lipophillic meds do go to Brain. Atenolol is primarily hydrophilic, so does not affect brain much. Metoprolol is prim lipo so not so good for depressed persons.  Atenolol best choice.

Question 2

will a beta blocker such as bystolic (nebivolol) be more likely to cause or help with anxiety?

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Help: Beta blockers are often helpful to relieve anxiety and many professional performers (pianists, etc.) use them to help with stage fright. Bystolic (nebivolol) would not be as useful as some of the less receptor specific agents. Metoprolol or Atenolol or even Inderal would be a more usual agent to utilize for this. Be cautious if your heart rate or blood pressure are low as these will lower those more.

Question 3

i was diagnosed with hypertension at 12, i'm 27 now. i was switched to bystolic 5mg (2x a day). i'm usually around 120/80s-142/85+. is this cause for concern. what bloodpressure should i worry is causing harm?

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: your BP is good and you’re taking a mild dose of medication. Watch your wt and exercise. Good Luck

Question 4

would it be rare for bystolic (nebivolol) or atenenol to cause suicidal ideation?

Accepted Answer

SIDE EFFECTS: Depression &amp; suicidal thoughts have been reported with this medication.  If you have specific concerns or are experiencing and these or any other symptoms, you should communicate with the prescribing doctor promptly.

Question 5

can bystolic (nebivolol) cause depression as some other beta blockers can?

Accepted Answer

Depression and meds: Reportedly, some people taking Bystolic (nebivolol) have  avoided developing symptoms associated with depression.  However, many other factors may contribute to someone developing depression symptoms while on any medication.  If Depression symptoms occur, contact your doctor.

Question 6

does bystolic (nebivolol) cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

No: Hair loss is not a recognized side effect of bystolic (nebivolol).

Question 7

would using 5 mg bystolic (nebivolol) causes qt interval prolongation and arrhythmias in the long term. ?

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Beta blockers ; QT: Beta blockers on the contrary cause qt shortening and not prolongation. High calcium in blood tend to short qt is well. An i medication called Lidocaine  again shortens the qt.

Question 8

5 mg bystolic, (nebivolol) 7.5 mg hydrocodone x 2/day, uta capsule x 3/day.  are these considered high doses that could cause cns depression?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Not sure what you are referring to as uta. Bystolic (nebivolol) is a BP medication. Hydrocodone does have some CNS depression. That is not that high of a dose, but is not a medication you should be taking on a regular basis long term.

Question 9

was on bystolic (nebivolol) for pvc's, hbp.had bad break throughs. tried metoprolol, caused higher bp fast hr. going to try diliazem. do you think it will help?

Accepted Answer

Diltiazem: As a rule diltazem which is a calcium channel  blocker is not great for pvcs so i would try another beta blocker ie Coreg , atenolol or inderal (propranolol).

Question 10

can you please explain how hbp medication such as ccb causes gerd and acid reflux. would beta blocker such as bystolic (nebivolol) causes less gerd than ccb?

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LES relaxation: Calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine can cause muscles to relax. One of these might be lower esophageal sphincter which tightens to keep stomach acid in stomach. If it relaxes inappropriately, you might notice gerd or acid reflux. Beta blockers tend to slow heart rate by negating effect of adrenaline on your heart. But beta blockers can also relax your les. Only way to find out is to try...

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