Nebivolol

Nebivolol is a prescription drug approved for the treatment of high blood pressure. It belongs to a class of medicines called beta blockers that can help decrease heart rate and both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The medication, which is generally taken once a day, can be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure medications. Potential side effects include nausea, headache, and fatigue.

What Is Nebivolol?

Nebivolol (Bystolic®) is a prescription medication approved to treat high blood pressure (known medically as hypertension). It can be used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications.
 
(Click What Is Nebivolol Used For? for more information, including possible off-label uses.)
 

Potential Side Effects

Just like any medicine, nebivolol may cause side effects.
 However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Some of the most common side effects of nebivolol include but are not limited to:
 
(Click Side Effects of Nebivolol to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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