Bystolic compared to other beta blockers
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I was diagnosed 3 years ago with PSVT 10,000 extra a day, felt a lot of them and drove me nutso. I felt it was from heavy exercise over the previous year or chemical fumes I would breathe on occasion. Dr. wanted to do an ablation, I refused and thought let my heart mend since I had no structural issues, all electrical. I put my feet up and relaxed.
Bystolic is the newest beta blocker available in the U.S. LIke other beta blockers, the most common adverse events with Bystolic are headache, fatigue and dizziness. However, the manufacturer states studies have shown that Bystolic was well tolerated, with a low incidence of traditional beta blocker side effects.
With the diagnosis of secondary vasodepressor neurocardiogenic syncope. My Doctor said I need to take Beta blockers to avoid having another neurocardiogenic syncope or vasovagal syndrome. I have already had a MRI with contrast to rule out Brain problem, ENT cleared me of Veritgo, the Echo was clear aslo. I have tired Metroprolol made me foggy and completely tired. Bystolic was the same problem within 10 days. Carvodilol made me dizzy and after 10 days I got hives.
He also said the pulse in my right wrist was low. He changed my meds to Bystolic 10 mg (one a day) but the next day and for the next week, I was having a moderately severe pain in my spine, right behind my heart, but not radiating. So, he switched me back to the Metroprolol. Now the head pressure is back. What other drugs or type of drugs would be good to try. Should I ask to be seen by the cardiologist? We have HMO insurance so I would need a referal.
I know that you have a nursing background but there are some hypertension specialists forum that mention that bystolic has been around in europe for a while and it is a good choice for those who cannot tolerate beta blockers. Blockers are not first choice treatment for hypertension but bystolic is okay, so a bit puzzled with your comment. And as you may know some people find a substantial decrease in panic and anxiety attacks when their hypertension is brought under control.
It is in a class of medications called beta blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure.
If you mean that you are taking Bystolic and it is causing you pain....and according to PCP and literate it should not....I agree with you. Our systems can respond differently then others do to medications. We are all different...and respond differently. If you feel this medication is causing you pain then insist upon a change.
I was tried on various beta blockers to start with, but there was only one which didn't give any side effects. I believe it is probably because of the low dosage needed compared to others. I found Bisoprolol was the best one and it only took 1.25mg to have the desired effects. If I increased to just 5mg my heart rate became too slow, around 28bpm. At 1.25mg I could get my heart rate quite high, but it got there nice and gently. No sudden adrenaline surges caused it to suddenly jump high.
beta blockers are safer to use than any other heart drug, but still have side effects like tiredness, dizziness and more serious ones if you have other heart problems, ive taken 80 mg of propanolol a day and they were fine except i felt a little bit tired towards bedtime. i had them for constant anxiety so my heart rate and bp was up all the time.
Hi;;I'm new to the community--not sure how it wors...I started Bystolic 3 days age and before that I was on Amlodipine. For the last year I have been havig all of the symptoms that have been described and now I'm having them with the Bystolic. Talk about slowwww, It's taken me a whole year to figure out that my problem is my medications. I'm gonna have to get in touch with my doctor and have it changed----I've been dealing with this for far too long now.
s come from their beta-1 selectivity, and most of the side effects are due to the beta-2 selectivity. Bystolic is the most highly beta-1 specific BB, at daily doses of 5 mg and less. After I switched to Bystolic, within 2 weeks the symptoms you describe went away and I have regained a considerable amount of my aerobic capacity. I'm also not tired all the time any more. It's worth asking.
Sorry i beg to differ w. no_fate. You need to follow your doctors orders to a T because he/she is the one that has done the testing for you and knows your body and non of us have seen your test results and i doubt few have a license hanging on their wall. If you have benign PVC's millions of people have them w. no issues and don't even know when they are happening. Of course a normal rhythm will return. Most people don't go thru these 24/7 they are kind of sporatic.
My main question is how low can your heart rate get and still be safe? I'm afraid to take a beta block for my hypertension because my hr at night gets as low as 55 without them. I'm 24 years old I have hypertension, I'm active/normal weight I also have LVH from my hypertension. Would it be safe for me to take this beta blocker bystolic My doctor has prescribed me? He said it wouldn't lower it much but from the posts I've seen they do. Thoughts?
hard to lift arms. I was then going to increase by alternating 75mcg with 100mcg. But my pulse started to increase, and was concerned about starting 100 mcg. A few days later started with hypertension , pain in head, pounding heart. during day and at night feeling low shaky cold etc. My urine output is definitely decreased. and feel I am still very hypothyroid. Dr. ordered Bystolic a Beta- Blocker for high blood pressure. I have read that Beta Blockers are not good because if hypo.
I have the same problem and I suggested to my Dr that it may be the Atenolol (I have HBP) and he doubted it. I went to PT, had bloodwork done, and nerve conduction tests in my legs with no resolve. I am calling today and asking to have my meds changed just to see if the leg pain subsides. It is worse at night and I have to sleep on my back with a pillow under my legs to get any relief.
t slow down the heart and the common belief is a slower heart induced by a beta blocker is supposed to reduce pvcs,, but people claim that this stuff works.
I never asked him about bystolic but I know both are selective. Im on propanolol 10 mgs 1 to 3 times a day maximum 90mgs but only take 60mgs and on inderal la 60 mgs.. I feel too tired on this junk I know its because it also goes to the head but so far its the only meds that have helped somewhat.
The down side is fatigue and a real slow heart rate which was causing me more skipped beats The only reason I switched to BYSTOLIC was because it is supposed to be the latest and greatest (and my MD gave me lots of free samples) and the positive effect on heart rate.
All beta blockers appear to have their own unique list of side effects.
A recent meta-analysis comparing beta-blockers to all other anti-hypertensive drugs taken together has found that stroke reduction was sub-optimal. Specifically, atenolol was associated with a 26% higher risk of stroke compared with other drugs. Several reasons may explain the less favourable outcomes with beta-blocker therapy.
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