Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker that is usually prescribed to treat hypertension. While it typically works to lower the blood pressure with few negative side effects, some people do notice unfavorable symptoms that result after taking this medication. They range from mild to serious, with the most common bisoprolol side effects being runny nose, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea, and a cold. Other mild side effects that are a bit rarer include insomnia, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, sinus infection, and decreased ability to feel touch. It is unusual to observe serious side effects of this medication, but they include slower heart rate, shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, swelling, depression, chest pain, and lightheadedness.
The most common bisoprolol side effects are typically not serious, and most patients can tolerate them as long as the medication is working to bring down the blood pressure. For example, some patients experience symptoms of the common cold, such as a stuffy or runny nose, as well as sudden fatigue. Dizziness and diarrhea may also result. While these bisoprolol side effects should be mentioned to a doctor, they are typically not dangerous unless complications suddenly occur. For example, severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration, though most people taking bisoprolol do not tend to experience this complication.
Other bisoprolol side effects are a bit more bothersome, but are also quite rare. For instance, some people taking this medication may get insomnia despite also having a general feeling of weakness and fatigue. Nausea and vomiting may also occur, along with irritation of the sinuses. Some people also experience a decreased ability to sense touch, as well as pain in the joints. These side effects should be reported to a doctor as soon as possible, but they do not usually signal an emergency.
On the other hand, some bisoprolol side effects are quite serious and should be reported to medical officials immediately. While this medication is usually prescribed to treat high blood pressure, an extremely slow heart rate or very low blood pressure are not normal results, and should be reported to a doctor quickly. The main symptoms of either issue include lightheadedness and even fainting, along with a heart that seems to beat much slower than usual. Chest pain and symptoms of heart failure are also serious but rare bisoprolol side effects, and may include sudden weight gain, difficulty breathing, and swelling in the feet and hands. Depression may be another result of this medication, and should also be reported since it is not a normal by-product of bisoprolol.
