Zebeta
(Bisoprolol)
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4.0/ 5 average rating with 18 reviewsforBisoprolol
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Lowers blood pressure.
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Our bottom line
Zebeta (Bisoprolol) is usually given to people who have taken other blood pressure meds unsuccessfully or have recently had significant heart problems.
Quick facts about Bisoprolol
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (bisoprolol)
Upsides
- Good for protecting the heart and lowering blood pressure if you've had a heart attack.
- Available in a generic version.
- Also comes in combination with other medications to lower blood pressure.
Downsides
- This isn't a first choice medication to lower blood pressure.
- You can't stop taking it suddenly, or else you're more likely to have a heart attack or other problems with your heart.
How it works
Zebeta (Bisoprolol) is a selective beta blocker that works specifically on the heart. It lowers blood pressure by slowing down the heart and making it work less to pump.
Quick facts about Bisoprolol
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (bisoprolol)
Dosage forms
- Pill
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These are side effects of Zebeta (Bisoprolol) reported to the FDA by people taking it, and by doctors and pharmacists.0 reports
- Source: FDA adverse event database
- We searched the FDA database for all the names this medicine may be known by:› bisoprolol› Zebeta
- Reports are often from people taking more than one drug. Their side effects might not be due to Bisoprolol at all.
- Percentages only tell you how common an issue is for people who actually make the effort to report side effects to the FDA, not for everyone.
- These reports are not confirmed or validated by doctors or the FDA.
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Risks and Warnings for Zebeta (Bisoprolol)
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- › Diabetes
Patients on Zebeta (Bisoprolol) who are also diabetic may not recognize symptoms of low blood sugar, except for sweating and dizziness. Talk to your doctor about when to monitor your blood sugar if you are started on Zebeta (Bisoprolol).
Common concerns from people taking Zebeta (Bisoprolol)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Pregnancy
Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.FDA pregnancy category for Bisoprolol
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- Not sureBig hassleReviewed Bisoprololon 9/13/2016It controls my Afib which was discovered during a 2nd hernia operation. I have personally never had any symptoms of having Afib. My wife says that since being on Bisolprolol I have become very depressed, negative and snappy.73ManHigh blood pressure