I've been taking this for a little over a month now. My heart rate and blood pressure have both dropped greatly. Here's the downside, I have become very tired and sluggish and have been packing on the pounds like a bear preparing for winter.
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I was put on Bystolic 10mg gained 40lbs,sinus were horrible every month ,upper respiratory infection ,was very tired--took me off and in 2 days feel like a new person. Very expensive.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I took this medication for only 1 night. The headache is very severe. Also, have nausea, cold hands/feet. I will never take this medication again.
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pam | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/12/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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i am 48 female chief complaint are continuous headache fatigue depression difficulty focusing and concentration piercing sharp radiating pain in extremities and head plan to discontinue med asap.other reviews helpful to know I am not the only one experiencing these side effect. thankyou
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/8/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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fred | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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sexual impotence,uneasy confused,not myself
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2013
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/5/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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3 ttt | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/2/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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slow
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/26/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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hrabbitear | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/14/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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so far so go i have just started taking high blood pressure med. i have severe sleep apnea pressure using a bipap is 30 along with oxygen scrubber set on 2 and there has been no side effects which is strange for me. im 43yrs old and the apnea has a side effect of high blood pressure im average man 5ft 9in. 190lbs and 5mg ob bystolic works very well was consistant 140/95 now 105/73 makes me feel better now
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Cybersister | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/7/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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First, I want to caution anyone taking a beta blocker NOT to quit cold turkey. It is very dangerous, will make your BP go absolutely crazy and you will feel horrible. I took Inderal in the past, but had to quit because I couldn't get motivated to do much of anything, had exercise intolerance and Raynaud's syndrome (blue fingertips in response to cold temps). I was skeptical taking the bystolic, but have found the side effects to be fewer, my BP is now under control, and I've had fewer Migraines. Here are the side effects I've had so far: Hair loss, decreased libido and sexual response, fatigue while exercising. No Raynaud's so far, but we are just entering the winter months. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/2/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Effective in lowering systolic pressure - my diastolic pressure and pulse have been normal. Side effects: fatigue in the middle of the day, some feelings of depression and vivid dreams.
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mamai | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/2/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have been taking this medication for a year. Starting with 5mg daily but felt weak, very tired,sweating all the time, annoying headaches. Dose decreased to 2.5mg daily. Symptoms became worst. I had severe chest pains,neck pains, pain in lower and upper extremities, dizziness, tired, out of breath. It almost felt like I was having a heart attack. it did not lower my blood pressure, the upper number stayed high, sometime the lower number. be careful of this medication, because in the beginning the symptoms are subtle. Also I was not sleeping well. I stopped taking this medication.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/27/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Robert | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/25/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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My blood pressure was 180/100, I took one pill and the next day my blood pressure was 128/78. No side effects. I love it! I have been on Bystolic for about 6 months and my pressure is typically 118/68
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/23/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Took for 17 days. Began getting mild headache after one day. Increased, stronger headaches until finally I felt like my head would explode. Stopped taking it.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/19/2012
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am gaining weight
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jeslats | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/15/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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this has caused great problems because I also take an ssri, which my dr didn't warn me about, I found this out myself. for the past month I have had haalucnations,insomnia, high anxiety and more
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/7/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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BP was running 160-180/ 100 with pulse >90 at rest. along with lisinopril bp now 108-115/60 and pulse in high 50's this stuff is great.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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