Nebivolol
Information about Nebivolol
Nebivolol uses
Nebivolol is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), heart attack, stroke and migraine.
How nebivolol works
Nebivolol is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It works by slowing down the heart rate and makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.
Common side effects of nebivolol
Headache, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Breathlessness, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Intermittent claudication, Vision impairment, Slow heart rate
Available Medicine for Nebivolol
Expert advice for Nebivolol
- Nebivolol lowers your blood pressure and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body.
- Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
- It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
- Do not stop taking Nebivolol suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Frequently asked questions for Nebivolol
Nebivolol
Q. How long does Nebivolol take to start working?
After 1 to 2 weeks of starting Nebivolol your blood pressure may decrease. However, it may take 4 weeks to see full benefits.
Q. Now that my blood pressure has become normal, can I stop taking Nebivolol?
No, you should not stop taking Nebivolol even if you start feeling better. Nebivolol controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. If you stop Nebivolol suddenly, you may increase your chances of having angina, heart attack, or irregular heart-beat. Talk to your doctor who may advise you to decrease the dose gradually over 1 to 2 weeks.
Q. What can happen if I take more than the recommended doses of Nebivolol?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Nebivolol may cause very slow heart-beat, low blood pressure with possible fainting, difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, and acute heart failure. In case you take excess of Nebivolol, contact your doctor immediately.