Question 1

if my blood pressure has been low (102/66) can i stop my bystolic (2.5 mg) for a few days? can i cut the pill in 1/2, will it be safer than stopping?

Accepted Answer

: The blood pressure reading you have mentioned is really not low. Are you having symptoms like lightheadedness and dizziness? What is your heart rate? You should call the doctor who is prescribing the medicine and go over your blood pressure readings to determine if decreasing the dose is warranted, based on your symptoms, BP readings and heart rate. Good luck!

Question 2

i was given 5mg/day of bystolic along with lexapro for anxiety. ive taken bystolic for 13 days and i think it may be causing nausea and fatigue. i have no heart or rhythm issues. is it okay to reduce it to 2.5mg of bystol. to see if it stops the ses?

Accepted Answer

: If you're not experiencing hypertension,cardiac excitement,palpitations or tremors,I disapprove of prescribing a beta blocker as an anti anxiety medication&amp; asking your MD if you should taper off it. I haven't any experience prescribing lexapro as strictly an anti anxiety med&amp;have much more experience with meds like Ativan or klonopin doing the job. Discus this with your prescribing MD though

Question 3

bystolic (nebivolol) drug sheet says taper over 1 to 2 weeks and not to stop off abruptly. please elaborate on a scenario if you  are taking 5 mg now. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Bysystolic: Sudden stoppage of the drug puts you at risk for chest pain, a heart attack or irregular heart beat.

Question 4

dr said ok to stop 5 mg bystolic (nebivolol). can you split or cut 5 mg bystolic (nebivolol) .can you safely go to 2.5 mg  or do you need to do 3.75 mg for a week then 2.5 mg

Accepted Answer

Safe to cut in 1/2: You can wean off the bystolic (nebivolol) by taking 2.5 mg for a week, then stop the bystolic (nebivolol).  Shouldn't be a problem.

Question 5

what's best way to come off of bystolic 5mg (under md care)?  i.e. how to ramp down and stop taking it, and how long should it take?

Accepted Answer

DC Bystolic?: Best tp discuss with your Dr. who knows your best. But I specialize in difficult BP issues and happy to do 2nd opinion

Question 6

is it advisable to stop 5 mg bystolic (nebivolol) abruptly. if you need to wean off it, how long.

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: Sudden cessation of therapy with a beta blocker like bystolic (nebivolol) can lead to a withdrawal syndrome including elevated heart rate and blood pressure as well as unpleasant feelings.  Whether this is dangerous or merely unpleasant depends upon why one is taking the drug in the first place.  I do not recommend discontinuing this drug except under your doctor's supervision.

Question 7

on 5mg of bystolic at night, if i wanted to have a beer or two would it be safe while on the bystolic?

Accepted Answer

: Alcohol generally is not good for your well being expecially when you have high blood pressure whch is likely why you are on bystolic. It may not hurt to drink beer, however it may make worse the feeling of fatigue that may be side effect of bystolic. Alcohol could make the blood pressure go up.

Question 8

just got off propranolol 60 mg er & got on bystolic (nebivolol) 10 mg. now doc wants me back on propranolol. can i just stop bystolic (nebivolol) & go right back on propranol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your doctor is monitoring you...It should be ok......

Question 9

which can cause sob sensation& left arm/chest mild burn/tight, 10 mg isosorbide monotrite two times a day or  5 bystolic (nebivolol).? my oxg 98% hr 58 & bp great

Accepted Answer

Neither should: Symptoms concerning a cardiac issue...Get evaluated.

Question 10

my husband (37) just started taking bystolic (nebivolol) for high bp. he is having heartburn & his right hand is swollen & itchy.  is this a side effect or more?

Accepted Answer

Never say never: It is unlikely but he should discuss this with the doctor who started him on the drug. He can look for a cause if the drug is not felt to be the culprit.

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My husband has been taking bystolic 5 m for two days only HE wants to stop it can you stop it or do you have to ween off

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If my blood pressure has been low (102/66) can i stop my bystolic (2.5 mg) for a few days? can i cut the pill in 1/2, will it be safer than stopping?

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I was given 5mg/day of bystolic along with lexapro for anxiety. ive taken bystolic for 13 days and i think it may be causing nausea and fatigue. i have no heart or rhythm issues. is it okay to reduce it to 2.5mg of bystol. to see if it stops the ses?

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Bystolic (nebivolol) drug sheet says taper over 1 to 2 weeks and not to stop off abruptly. please elaborate on a scenario if you are taking 5 mg now. thanks.

A member asked:

Dr said ok to stop 5 mg bystolic (nebivolol). can you split or cut 5 mg bystolic (nebivolol) .can you safely go to 2.5 mg or do you need to do 3.75 mg for a week then 2.5 mg

A member asked:

What's best way to come off of bystolic 5mg (under md care)? i.e. how to ramp down and stop taking it, and how long should it take?

A member asked:

Is it advisable to stop 5 mg bystolic (nebivolol) abruptly. if you need to wean off it, how long.

A member asked:

On 5mg of bystolic at night, if i wanted to have a beer or two would it be safe while on the bystolic?

A member asked:

Just got off propranolol 60 mg er & got on bystolic (nebivolol) 10 mg. now doc wants me back on propranolol. can i just stop bystolic (nebivolol) & go right back on propranol?

A member asked:

Which can cause sob sensation& left arm/chest mild burn/tight, 10 mg isosorbide monotrite two times a day or 5 bystolic (nebivolol).? my oxg 98% hr 58 & bp great

A member asked:

My husband (37) just started taking bystolic (nebivolol) for high bp. he is having heartburn & his right hand is swollen & itchy. is this a side effect or more?

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