Bystolic (nebivolol)

[GranRon]

Has anyone had this latest beta blocker prescribed for them or family members?  If so, what comments can you make concerning its effectiveness with heart rhythm problems?

[tc1414]

Hi GranRon-
I just started taking bystolic about two weeks ago. While I'm on a very low dose (2.5mg/day), it still seems to be pretty effective in keeping me out of A-fib. I've been on metoprolol before, and had some awful side effects with that one, but the bystolic seems to tame those down quite a bit for me. I've only had two instances in which I could tell I was experiencing some slight side effects (dizziness, slight shortness of breath, pressure).
I've also been told by my GP that, if I find myself with a rapid heart rate or back in A-fib, I can take another 2.5mg dose right then, since it's such a small dosage.

[GranRon]

I also tried metoprolol which was eventually replaced by atenolol.  Both dropped my blood pressure somewhat, but also lowered my resting heart rate down into the 40's during sleep.  I asked my cardiologist about discontinuing the atenolol and he said to decrease the dose gradually.  I have not taken any meds for the last week and my resting heart rate is now in the 60's or low 70's and my blood pressure has not changed that much.  The irregular heart rhythms that I experience seem to be about the same with or without the meds.  I would like to find something that could be taken as needed to alleviate irregularities and does not lower heart rate as much as most beta blockers.  

[mrsoccerboy46]

My wife took Bystolic and had a stroke the next morning. They put her on Clot buster so she didn't take it for 4 days. She took it and had another stroke.

Be carefull

[K52]

I also took Bystolic at the 2 and 1/2 mg level a few days and then quit slowly because my bp was too low on it and I felt dizzy.
K52

[tc1414]

K52, if you don't mind me asking, how low did bystolic cause your bp to drop? mine is definitely lower than normal, but I don't think it's at an alarming place right now.

[mrsoccerboy46]

I don't know how to post yet but to answer your ???

My wife's BP went so low the machine wouldn't measure it.
She was taking 5mg.
She has had TIA's since then but not as bad.

[kevk]

I started taking bystolic about six weeks ago at 10mg, It`s doing a good job of keeping my BP down. I have not noticed any differences in my heart rythyms , Except my heart rate has gone up. I do not feel as bad on Bystolic as metoprolo, I seem to have more dizzyness on Bystolic. I do get some chest discomfort while on Bystolic that the metoprolo kept at bay.