Bisoprolol side effects

[Parya]

Hello everyone diagnosed with afib and lvsd 3 months ago started on 5mg then 6.25 then 2 weeks ago put on 7.5 mg as pbm 115 when echo done, went to gp on Thursday and he did an ecg and bpm was 125 so he increased to 10mg and I have to go back next week for another ecg, ever since I have had an increase I have had a very bad sore throat for 10 days which won't budge anyone had this as a side effect? Also all the other horrible more common side effects but I know I have to get used to them also heart rate not coming down yet after 3 days how long do the meds take to kick in normally please if anyone knows.Thank you in advance for any info.

[ForestryPine6]

Hi Parya I was put on 5mg per day 10 months ago and it started working after 1 week, so your on 10mg so after one week you should definitely see a difference, I had palpitations for a decade I told GP who took my pulse and said it's AF Irregular heartbeat and it's the best medication for me personally I'm sorted with it, BP has come down as well, I keep updating if it works for you as I expect it will 👍

[Franks-Nan]

You might have "white coat syndrome" with the anxiety of being diagnosed with AF and the need to lower your heart rate and blood pressure. I still have anxiety going to the clinic, I sit there saying to myself, be calm, be calm, deep breaths, it don't work as they always do a sharp intake of breath and go ohhh it's a bit high and I think to myself no sh!t Sherlock have you got heart issues that disrupt your life.

[Jedi14]

When my cardiologist put me on Bisoprolol, he said it would take atleast a couple of months for it to kick in.

[Breesha]

I have been on 12mgs was on 10 for 10 years , treat your Biso as your best friend it’s saving your life , I do not have side effects, or maybe do not notice them …You will be fine , I am now 82 yrs and still fully active.