Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, heart attack, stroke, etc. Bisoprolol work by reducing the consumption of oxygen by cardiac muscles and by blocking the activation of the renin-angiotensin system. Dizziness, insomnia, irregular heartbeats, diarrhea, cough, etc., are the side effects of Bisoprolol.
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Can I stop taking Bisoprolol as my palpitations have been reduced?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 31-year-old male. Eight months ago, I was diagnosed with arrhythmia, but as I am living in a different place from my native, I could not understand my doctor's explanation clearly because of the language. My first symptom was eight months ago were after a very stressful few months, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I checked your cholesterol is slightly increased (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Do you still smoke? Are you still taking statins? You are experiencing dizziness because the Bisoprolol is bringing down your blood pressure. Are you still exper... Read Full »
Will Concor affect sexual drive?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 54-year-old hypertension patient and in control with medicines Ramipril 10 mg, Natrilix 2.5 suspense release and Rosuvastatin 10 mg. Ramipril was causing dry cough and was nanaging until recently. But now cough becomes very sensitive due to current COVID 19 situation and so vi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read and understand that your concern is about the side effects of the newly prescribed drugs. Reduction of sexual drive is one of the side effects of beta-blocker group of drugs. Concor contains Bisoprolol which is a cardioselective beta-blocker. The systemic side e... Read Full »