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I`m considering stopping bisoprolol as I`m frequently tired and lethargic.I thought for years it was my heart failure causing this,now I`m not convinced.My BP has always been low and the only reason I`m able to take bisoprolol is the fact that I have a pacemaker fitted and set at 60. I`m also on candesartan.Advice very welcome.Thank you.

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Calliope153 profile image
Calliope153

what dose do you take?

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cowparsley in reply to Calliope153

2.5 mg

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Calliope153 in reply to cowparsley

as others have said Bisoporol is the medication you cannot just stop. I had huge problems with exhaustion and cold hands and feet when I started on it. My GP was sympathetic and took the dose down a step at a time - it took months (was on 7.5 and was like a zombie). I now take 1.25mg a day and tolerate it well. You need to discuss it with your GP. Good luck.

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cowparsley in reply to Calliope153

Thank you so much.I will discuss it with my GP.Perhaps I can take a lower dose.It was foolish of me to think I knew best.Thank goodness some of you out there have more sense than me!!!

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Prada47

Hi Cowparsley

Don't just stop until you discuss it with your Pacemaker Clinic, Has anyone suggested Entresto it would replace the Candesartan. I don't know the typical Medication when you have a pacemaker fitted for pacing, sure someone will be along who can help with more information. I have a stress MRI next month to see how my Heart Failure is progressing after being a little short of breath, H F Nurse is a little concerned !!! But please don't stop Bisoprolol until you have discussed it with professionals.

best Regards

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cowparsley in reply to Prada47

Thank you so much.I was going to stop but will take your advice and discuss it first.

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Shoshov

hi cow parsley i was recently put on 2.5 mg bisoprolol and my average HR went from64to54 overnight for about a week when it started to go up 1 everyday to peak at 59 but iv got a loop recorder fitted and it’s went as low as 39 at night but it didn’t affect heart rhythm. hope this helps ❤️shiona

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cowparsley in reply to Shoshov

Thank you Shiona,I`ve decided to dscuss it with GP rather than do anything rash.It`s just sometimes you get desperate with it all.This forum`s been a Godsend.Best wishes Jen

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Shoshov in reply to cowparsley

absolutely you do. the guys on here have been a godsend to me over the last year. iv learned so much from them and am still learning. i’m in hospital at the moment and iv got a few friends pm me everyday to see how i’m doing and you it makes my day. it’s like the old days when the postman brought you a letter that wasn’t a bill🤣just relax and ask as much questions as you need as the more you know the more sense it makes and less you stress. have a great day my friend. hope you feel better soon❤️shiona

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cowparsley in reply to Shoshov

Thank you Shiona and I wish you all the very best.xx

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KEN65

I did stop my Bisoprolol after reducing down to 1.25 mg over 2 1/2 years and initially did feel worse, but 6 months later and over 3 years I no longer take it and feel overall better, for my anxiety I now take 10mg of propranolol daily with no side effects. to stop Bisoprolol I reduced the dosage over several weeks as my doc advised,

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cowparsley in reply to KEN65

Thank you Ken.I`d better discuss it with my GP as I`d love to come off it.

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2stents

Don’t just stop taking it have a word with your gp or Cardiolgist

I’m on 60mg XL I missed my tablets 3 times over the years, and felt really unwell by middle of night I’ve had to ring ambulance and it’s only the next day when I’m taking my meds I realised I had missed my meds

So be very careful

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cowparsley in reply to 2stents

Will take your advice.Thank you.

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Platypus6

I was taken off bisoprolol last week because my bp was too low my go said I could have a fall and break something. I then was changed from ticagrelor to clopidogrel because I was feeling dizzy and nauseous, I am still dizzy at times and generally feeling unwell! Does anyone else feel like this?

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Saffron63 in reply to Platypus6

I was on bisoprolol 2.5mg for 3 months following a HA. I regularly told the cardiac nurses and GP that I felt dizzy and exhausted, the response was to lower my statin dose. It had no effect on my total exhaustion and a whole host of alternative reasons were given, mostly it was put down to my anxiety. Strangely I never slept through the night either. Nearly 3 weeks ago I saw cardiologist for 5 mins! He told me to stop bisoprolol and replace with losartan. It was all so quick I was left in confusion. When he left I asked his registrar for some information on the new med. if I will have any side effects from stopping bisoprolol etc, she did not seem to know and I babbled on so much I think she just agreed with me. The first week I began to feel a little more ‘awake’ 2nd week I was very tearful for no apparent reason, now I’m less tearful. All in all I still don’t feel myself but I’m a lot better since coming off bisoprolol.

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Platypus6 in reply to Saffron63

My ha was four weeks ago I have a blocked artery which they said was old and leaving alone. My Gp took me off these meds he was concerned they would cause other problems, I feel better being off them but still feel dizzy exhausted and don’t sleep very well! Will be seeing the cardiac rehab nurse this week that will be interesting. I hope you get sorted in one way I feel I’m not on my own feeling so awful.

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achillislander

Don't stop without seeing your Gp 1st, I was having problems with Bisoprolol on a relativley low dose. I consulted my Gp and he changed to a different beta-blocker that is working well without the tiredness and constant fatigue. Cardovilol works well for me but one of the other alternatives may work for you. I also have a pacemaker insitu so it doesn't have to be bisoprolol.

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cowparsley in reply to achillislander

Thank you so much.Brilliant.Will see my GP asap.Best wishes

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Camelliared

Everyone is different, I was put on Bisoprolol prior to my heart attack and felt so awful I stopped it! Now after stent for a blocked artery I am taking Metoprolol and that’s fine. So there are alternatives. Discuss with your doctors. Hope it works out for you.

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CretanBob

Hi - after being poorly for 3 years (nothing connected to cardio issues apparently at the time), 12 months ago I had a cardiac arrest and HA out of the blue pretty much. They fitted one stent immediately and put me on 12 meds which included Bisoprolol. 2 days later on the ward the changed that to Ivrabradine - I don't know why. Another stent two days later and released. By November, I was not feeling great, but able to walk a couple of miles a day. Then they changed me back onto Bisoprolol and I went down hill (they put me on Ranozoline at that time too). Thought the Ranozoline was the culprit so they stopped that - but no change. Have now swapped back onto Ivrabradine and am now coming back to exercising. During all this time and the last ten years my BP has been @120/80m and HR 50/60, so no real clues there. My experience is that there is a' just in case protocol' that doesn't work for us all, so do question and insist with your GP / Cardiologist.

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cowparsley in reply to CretanBob

Thank you for that.I keep as fit as possible,I enjoy it but the tiredness prevents me from regaining my previous level.Glad to hear you`re getting back on form.Good luck.

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Padayn01

I would not recommend stopping this without seeing your GP, I was on 3.75 mg of Bisraprol felt like a zombie/artificial docs reduced it to 2.5 mg cope with this dose a lot better

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cowparsley in reply to Padayn01

Thank you.I will discuss it with GP asap.

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Lilypocket in reply to Padayn01

Hi

I started Bisoprolol 3.75 this week. Reading the messages here most people seem to take less. Should I take half in the morning and half at night or do I take it in one dose? I was on Sotalol before which was exhausting. I feel ok so far but having difficulty sleeping sort of " on the alert". Or could that be the Flecaine which I started at the same time?

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Donnachie

This was a fascinating message trail. Thanks to you all! I have been on 1.25 bisoprorol for over 7 years following a mild heart attack and stent and suffered have from dizziness and lack of feeling in my extremities and general grottiness over the last year plus lack of sleep. Perhaps foolishly, I have axed the pill. I now sleep like a top and feel great, though my hands still feel numb in the morning till I get going. But reading all your dire warnings, I am booking a GP appointment asap.

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cowparsley in reply to Donnachie

Keep us informed how you get on.Hope all OK.

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