 Taking nebivolol (Bystolic)
Dear Patient,
Your health care provider has prescribed nebivolol, a beta blocker, for the treatment of your hypertension. This medication blocks the activities of your sympathetic nervous system, leading to decreased blood pressure. The brand name of this medication is Bystolic.
How you’ll take Bystolic
You’ll take Bystolic once a day, with or without food. Try to take it at about the same time each day.
What to do if you miss a dose
If you miss a dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember. Don’t make up or double up doses; don’t take more than one dose each day.
What to do about side effects
Notify your health care provider if you experience adverse effects to this medication.
Common: headache, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness.
Less common: heart rhythm problems, fatigue.
What you must know about other medications
Many other medications can have an effect on how this medication works in your body. Tell all of your health care providers that you’re taking this medication so they can monitor for any needed dosage adjustments.
Special directions
- Take this medication once each day with or without food.
- Continue to take any other blood pressure medication if prescribed by your health care provider.
- Don’t run out of tablets and don’t stop taking this medication suddenly. If it’s decided that you need to stop this medication, the dosage will be tapered slowly over 1 to 2 weeks to prevent possible adverse effects.
- If you’re diabetic, be aware that this medication may block the signs of symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia. You’ll need to monitor your blood glucose carefully while on this medication.
- Don’t drive or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this medication will affect you; it may cause dizziness and loss of alertness.
Keep in mind
- You’ll need to have regular blood tests and blood pressure checks while you’re taking this medication.
- It isn’t known how this medication could affect an unborn baby. Use contraception while you’re taking this medication. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, consult your health care provider.
- It isn’t known how this medication could affect a breastfed baby. Because of the potential for serious adverse effects on an infant, you should use another method of feeding the baby while you’re taking this medication.
- Report difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, swelling of ankles or legs, sudden weight gain, or very slow heart rate.
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