Sleep Disturbance Bisoprolol?

[celticlady]

Just wondered if this was a side effect for anyone as I am having problems having a good nights' sleep. Last night every time I started to drift off I would feel a sort of fainting sensation-hard to explain-been on Biso 2 weeks now and wondering how much longer I can tolerate it. Yes-the palpitations have died down but am hoping there's another med as my BP wasn't too high to start with and have been getting wildly fluctuating BPs-maybe that's why | get the faint feeling. If anyone has a similar sleep disruption it would be good to hear from you. Many Thanks.

[Hidden]

I have what sounds like similar sensations soon after taking bisoprolol, too.

For me , I’m ok with it since I recognise it as being different to my “normal “ dizzinesss (resulting in falls, etc ) & a clear sign that the medication is having an effect. I take it pretty soon before going to bed so it doesn’t cause me problems related to falling /fainting but this & other side effects you’re experiencing look to be really problematic for you.

I’m hoping you’re able to speak with cardiology or a gp about any changes that can be made to your medication (and soon) so that it is actually helping rather than making you feel more unwell.

Take care

👍N

[celticlady in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Nina. Will see how the week pans out. Speak to a cardiologist sat. . pharmacist phoning on Friday re Biso so by end of this week will be ,3weeks on BBs so will have a good idea if side effects are here to stay. I react strongly to vit supplement s so this type of med is always going to be a challenge. Could be I need an alternative med and BBs may just not be for me. Can cope with runny nose cold extremities fatigue constipation....but the light headed no sleep stuff I can't cope with. Still work part time and even struggling with that!! Stay well and will update on here as and when I have news.

[Hidden in reply to celticlady]

Hi, was just thinking of you , hope all goes well with your cardiology appointment today. 🙂

[Heather1957]

I take bisoprolol 2.5 mg soon to go up to 5 mg I can't say this has been a problem, but I recently (October last ) changed my blood thinners, only until October this year and have totally restless nights with no quality of sleep. If I didn't need my medication I would love to have a week off it all in the hope I can get 1 good nights rest!!

[Goldfish7]

Yes, I suffer sleep disturbance amongs a p.ethora of other side effects even on very low doses of bisoprolol. I fall asleep well (using an audiobook) to distract and relax me and then I have unpleasant vivid dreams. I usually awaken a couple of hours after falling asleep and struggle very badly to get back to sleep again. However, I am aware some people dont get this side effect so it may be worth giving yourself a couple more weeks to aclimatise before trying to change meds. I havent found anything that stops my AF any beter than bisoprolol yet). Im just hoping that after my last ablation 3 weeks ago that all remains well and I can get off the bisoprolol in a few months without the AF/AFlutter returning.Best of luck

[celticlady in reply to Goldfish7]

Thank you. Apparently it's the effect on our melatonin. Some have suggested supplements one reply says he drinks tart cherry juice full of melatonin. Worth a try!

[Heather1957 in reply to Goldfish7]

Reading your reply re vivid dreams it reminded me that last week I woke myself up laughing!! Really I did, I can't remember what I was dreaming about but good job I sleep alone as it would have scared anyone else in bed with me! LOL

[celticlady in reply to Heather1957]

Sounds good!

[Heather1957 in reply to celticlady]

I wish I could remember what was so funny! 😂

[celticlady in reply to Goldfish7]

Try tart cherry juice ...full of melatonin which BBs inhibit

[purpleswimmer]

I am the opposite I sleep 10hrs a night and still feel tired and this started when I was prescribed bisoprolol. I have very vivid dreams and nit sure if that causes my tiredness. Xx