Nebivolol

Anyone any feedback on this for AFib? I’ve just been prescribed it as I couldn’t tolerate Bisopropol. Under warnings/precautions it is citing it may hide high heart rate as in tachycardia and Thyroid (presumably hyperthyroid patients). Tablets are 2.5 mg and I have to take half a tablet daily.

[FancyPants54]

I prefer it. I didn't like Bisoprolol. I take the 2.5. It doesn't hold my heart rate down as much as Bisoprolol did, but I feel better. My resting HR is in the 90's, I'm in persistent AF, so I'm OK with that.

[Hidden in reply to FancyPants54]

Thanks very much for feedback👍

[Hidden]

Thankyou for info - wouldn’t want to increase my heart rate though ….

[BobD Volunteer]

I take 1.25mg evenings but from time to time I have to stop as my BP drops below 110/65 and I start getting presyncope.

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Thanks for feedback but oh dear that sounds uncomfortable….I’m thinking from replies I will have to monitor closely

[Silvasava]

I was on 10mg of Bisoprolol and have been changed to 5mg of Nebivolol. I've found I tolerate it it much better. I don't have a thyroid and have been on Levothyroxine for 36 years. You are on a very low dosage so I wouldn't worry, don't forget the PSL always states any and every adverse effect, many of us are on multiple meds for our heart issues and the PSL's can give you the Heebie jeebies!

[Hidden in reply to Silvasava]

Thanks that’s very reassuring.

[Hidden in reply to Silvasava]

Thankyou for this. Ive taken 2 does so far and all is well. Fingers crossed I will continue to tolerate it.

[Silvasava in reply to Hidden]

So far so good! TBH I didn't even think about it as I was dreadfully breathless and lethargic on Bisoprolol and was just so glad to get off it! Good luck x

[Hidden in reply to Silvasava]

Still feeling ok (fingers crossed)

[Auriculaire]

I find Nebivolol much easier to tolerate than Bisoprolol. I find it does not do as good a job as Bisoprolol to reduce heart rate when having an afib attack but for everyday use I find it better. I get attacks about 6 times a year at the moment.

[Hidden in reply to Auriculaire]

Many thanks for very helpful feedback. I’m in AFib constantly since diagnosed about 2 months ago so any easing of symptoms is welcome

[Hidden in reply to Auriculaire]

Thanks for this. I haven’t had an adverse reaction which is good but my AFib remains significant and continuous. I may need an increased dose…

[Brianboru]

I was switched to Nebivolol 7.5mg ( 1& 1/2 tablets) for the same reason apart from it giving sleep problems

[Hidden in reply to Brianboru]

I take a much smaller amount and am in permanent AFib so am thinking I need to increase dosage