Entresto

[Graham1956]

Hi everyone just a quick question perhaps someone out there can provide a answer? I’ve just been moved up to 100mg entresto and forgot to ask bhf nurse if I can stop taking bisoprolol as I believe entresto is also a diuretic, obviously I will ask bhf nurse on phone tomorrow if I can remember to, but any advice Would be most gratefully accepted.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Neither Entresto nor Bisoprolol are diuretics. Water retention (e.g. odema) would be treated by diuretics under the guidance of your GP.

Entresto is a combination therapy to treat BP and heart failure. Bisoprolol is a beta blocker used to treat BP. It also reduces heart rate useful for a number of heart conditions. You need to talk to your GP before changing any dosage.

[Graham1956 in reply to MichaelJH]

The wife just informed me it’s not bisoprolol I take in morning (I take that on a night) it’s buminatine (not sure if that’s how you spell it) anyway between that and my prostate and Entresto having some kind of diuretic properties I can’t last long between pee’s especially in morning. Many thanks and take care.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Graham1956]

You have my sympathy. A friend has mitral valve and prostate problems. Retired just over a year ago to replace work with endless appointments!

[Graham1956 in reply to MichaelJH]

It’s same for me you start to feel like a lab rat I’ve had enough invasive tests to last a lifetime since heart attack! I’m waiting for a place on iron man trials not sure if you’ve heard of them but it’s because I’m apparently low on iron. Another test I’m led to believe will be good for me.

[laura_dropstitch Heart Star]

I take entresto and still have to take carvedilol (a beta blocker) as well as a couple of diuretics, so I imagine you are supposed to be on both, but definitely ask your heart nurse asap.

[Graham1956 in reply to laura_dropstitch]

Thanks for advice Laura I’ve just been moved up to max dose entresto so hopefully it’ll make difference soon. Not feeling it yet but only 3rd day. Take care.

[CRTD]

I am on the max dose of Entresto and Bisoprolol. My heart failure nurse did say that she will remove Furosemide (diuretic) from my prescription soon as there is a small diuretic effect from Entresto which she feels is probably sufficient for me as I don't tend towards too much fluid retention. We are all different and should always take health professionals advice. Hope the Entresto has as good effect on you as it did on me

[Graham1956 in reply to CRTD]

Thanks for your advice. Entresto should help me especially now I’ve been moved to max dose but always seem to need toilet a lot in morning after taking meds. I know I have enlarged prostrate so probs that’s to blame it’s just strange it’s only mornings afternoons and evenings aren’t too bad.