Nebivolol

What Is Nebivolol and How Does It Work?

Nebivolol (also known as Nebivolol Hydrochloride) is a high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure medication. It is a prescription drug and the class of medication nebivolol belongs to is called ‘beta blockers’. Beta blockers work in two main ways: helping to relax blood vessels and slowing down your pulse. This is important in hypertension and heart failure as it means the heart does not have to work as hard, blood flow is improved, and blood pressure is lowered. This helps reduce the risk of further damage to the heart and blood vessels in the long-term or in sudden events such as a heart attack.

Key Benefits of Nebivolol Tablets

Nebivolol has many benefits in high blood pressure and heart failure treatment:

• It eases the the heart’s workload by relaxing blood vessels
• It can lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart attacks
• It targets the heart and therefore has a lower risk of systemic side effects
• It is easy to use and widely available
• It is generally well tolerated

Who Should Take Nebivolol?

Generally, nebivolol tablets are suitable for adults with:

• High blood pressure
• Heart failure
• Increased risk of stroke or heart attack

If you plan to buy nebivolol online and you are unsure if nebivolol is right for you, speak to your healthcare provider. This is because Nebivolol is not suitable for some people, for example:

• if you have asthma
• if you have diabetes
• if you have a slow pulse
• if you have other chronic conditions such liver conditions

How to Use Nebivolol Safely

Nebivolol is generally a safe and well tolerated prescription medication if you take it according to your doctor’s instructions. Here is some more general advice on how to use Nebivolol safely:

• Do not take any more or less Nebivolol than prescribed. It is best to take it at around the same time every day.
• Do not suddenly stop taking it without medical guidance.
• Swallow the tablet with water. It does not matter if you are taking it on an empty stomach or not.

Recommended Dosage and Instructions

The dosage prescribed will vary depending on what condition you are taking Nebivolol for so make sure you check with your doctor. Generally you should take the tablet with water at a similar time every day. Here is a breakdown of what is available at Medsforless and how much it costs:

Table showing pack size, dosage and nebivolol cost

Possible Side Effects and Warnings

As with all prescription medications, there is a risk of side effects. With Nebivolol, symptoms like headaches and dizziness are some of the common side effects reported. Some other side effects that you may notice include:

• diarrhoea
• finding it difficult to sleep
• fatigue
• nausea

If these persist, please consult your doctor. Nebivolol is a medication that requires regular monitoring from a doctor, for example you may be asked to do regular blood pressure checks.

Rarely, some people taking Nebivolol experience serious side effects. For example, if you experience a severe allergic reaction (e.g struggling to breathe/swallow, swelling mouth/tongue/throat) or any other severe side effects, call 999 or seek medical attention immediately.