INDICATIONS

Bystolic is used for treating high blood pressure. Bystolic is a beta-blocker. It works by slowing down the heart and decreasing the amount of blood it pumps out. This helps to decrease blood pressure, helps the heart pump more efficiently, and reduces the workload on the heart.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use Bystolic as directed by your doctor.

Take Bystolic by mouth with or without food.
Take Bystolic on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. Taking Bystolic at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Continue to take Bystolic even if you fell well. Do not miss any dose.
If you miss a dose of Bystolic, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Do not suddenly stop taking Bystolic without first talking with your doctor. You may have an increased risk of side effects (eg, chest pain, irregular heartbeat). If you need to stop Bystolic or add a new medicine, your doctor may need to gradually lower your dose.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bystolic.

STORAGE

Store Bystolic at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Bystolic out of the reach of children and away from pets.

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Active Ingredient: Nebivolol

Do NOT use Bystolic if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Bystolic
you have moderate to severe heart block, uncontrolled heart failure, shock caused by serious heart problems, very slow heartbeat, or very low blood pressure after a heart attack
you have asthma or Raynaud syndrome
you have severe liver problems
the patient is a child with diabetes or heart failure
you are taking mibefradil.

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Some medical conditions may interact with Bystolic. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, or are taking medicine for allergies
if you have a history of other heart problems (eg, heart failure, slow heartbeat)
if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, blood vessel disease, lung or breathing problems (eg, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema), diabetes, low blood sugar, overactive thyroid, or glaucoma
if you have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, Down syndrome, or an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma)
if you smoke or drink alcohol.

Some medicines may interact with Bystolic. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Mibefradil because the risk of serious heart side effects may be increased
Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for diabetes, infections, inflammation, aches and pains, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, seizures), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, coenzyme Q10, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, St. John’s wort) may interact with Bystolic, increasing the risk of side effects.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Bystolic may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine