Bystolic® Tablets for High Blood Pressure

Bystolic® (nebivolol) is a prescription beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This page helps you compare options, see Canadian pricing, and arrange US delivery from Canada. You can review costs and order even without insurance.

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What Bystolic® Is and How It Works

Bystolic® is a selective beta‑1 blocker that lowers blood pressure. It reduces heart rate and the force of contraction. It also helps relax blood vessels, which can further ease blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart events.

This medicine is taken by mouth once daily. Many people tolerate it well. If you are evaluating treatment and pricing, you can buy Bystolic online from Canada with US shipping.

Who Bystolic® Is For

Bystolic is approved for adults with hypertension. It may be used alone or with other blood pressure medicines. Your prescriber will choose it based on your health history and goals.

Do not use Bystolic if you have severe bradycardia, heart block greater than first degree, cardiogenic shock, or decompensated heart failure requiring urgent care. It is generally not recommended in severe liver impairment. Use caution if you have asthma, COPD, peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud’s phenomenon, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or a history of depression. Safety in children has not been established.

Dosage and Usage

The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily, with or without food. If needed, your clinician may increase the dose at intervals to improve control. Common step-up doses are 10 mg and then 20 mg daily. The maximum recommended dose is 40 mg once daily.

Take it at the same time each day. Swallow tablets whole with water. Your prescriber may use lower starting doses in certain kidney or liver conditions. Follow the official label and your clinician’s instructions.

Strengths and Forms

Bystolic is supplied as oral tablets in these commonly available strengths:

• 2.5 mg tablets
• 5 mg tablets
• 10 mg tablets
• 20 mg tablets

Availability and packaging can vary by pharmacy and manufacturer.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, take it when you remember on the same day. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose. Try to take it at the same time every day to keep your blood levels steady.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store tablets at room temperature in a dry place. Keep them in the original bottle with the label intact. Protect from moisture and excess heat. When traveling, carry your medicine in hand luggage, along with your prescription label. Use a simple pill organizer only if it keeps tablets protected from humidity. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Benefits

Bystolic lowers blood pressure, which may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Benefits include once-daily dosing, a selective beta‑1 profile, and flexible dosing steps. It can be used with many other medicines for hypertension when needed.

Side Effects and Safety

• Headache
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Slow heart rate
• Nausea or stomach discomfort
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Trouble sleeping

Serious effects can include very slow heart rate, low blood pressure, heart block, worsening heart failure, shortness of breath, or bronchospasm in sensitive patients. Symptoms of low blood sugar may be masked, especially the fast heartbeat warning. Do not stop Bystolic suddenly without medical guidance, as this may worsen angina or cause other heart issues. Seek medical help right away for chest pain, fainting, wheezing, or severe shortness of breath.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your clinician about all medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take. Important interactions may occur with:

• Other heart rate–lowering drugs such as verapamil, diltiazem, or digoxin
• Other blood pressure medicines, which may add to effects
• CYP2D6 inhibitors such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, or quinidine
• Clonidine, especially around starting or stopping therapy
• General anesthetics and some antiarrhythmics

Alcohol may enhance dizziness or low blood pressure. People with asthma, COPD, or circulation disorders should use extra caution. Always consult the official label and your clinician before making changes.

What to Expect Over Time

Blood pressure usually improves steadily with regular daily dosing. Your clinician may adjust the dose if needed to meet your targets. Check your blood pressure at home, and bring readings to visits. Combine medicine with diet, activity, and sleep habits for better results. If you experience bothersome side effects, contact your prescriber.

For additional background on this therapy, see our article Bystolic Blood Pressure.

Compare With Alternatives

Several medicines can be used instead of or alongside nebivolol, depending on your history. A classic beta‑blocker option is Tenormin® (atenolol), which also lowers heart rate and blood pressure but lacks the nitric oxide–mediated vasodilatory component seen with nebivolol. Another option is Carvedilol, a nonselective beta blocker with additional alpha‑blocking activity that may be used in certain heart conditions and hypertension. Your clinician will match the choice to your medical profile and treatment goals.

Pricing and Access

You can check Bystolic price and compare nebivolol cost before you order. Many patients use Canadian pricing for savings, with US delivery from Canada. Review brand and generic options, then choose the dose your clinician prescribed. If you pay cash, you may still see meaningful savings without insurance. For current offers, see our Promotions page.

To explore related therapies by condition, visit our High Blood Pressure collection. You can also browse broader heart support options under Heart Health Medications.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary across strengths. If a specific strength is unavailable, your prescriber may adjust to a different strength using equivalent dosing, or recommend an alternative medicine. Some patients may be switched to an angiotensin receptor blocker such as Micardis®, or to another beta blocker when appropriate. Generic nebivolol tablets are also widely used and may lower your cost.

Patient Suitability and Cost Saving Tips

Bystolic works well for many adults needing blood pressure control. People with severe asthma, very slow heart rate, heart block, or acute heart failure are usually not candidates. Older adults often start at lower doses and titrate carefully. If you have diabetes, monitor glucose closely because tachycardia warnings of hypoglycemia can be masked.

To lower costs, consider a 90‑day supply if your prescriber agrees. Use refill reminders so you do not miss doses. Compare brand and generic nebivolol prices, and review Canadian pricing before checkout. Keeping all your prescriptions at one pharmacy can also simplify refills and counseling.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Is Bystolic the right first‑line option for my blood pressure?
• Which dose should I start with, and when should we reassess?
• How will we monitor heart rate and blood pressure at home?
• Can I take Bystolic with my current medicines and supplements?
• What signs mean I should call the clinic or seek urgent care?
• How should we taper if I ever need to stop therapy?
• Should I choose brand Bystolic or generic nebivolol for my situation?

Authoritative Sources

• FDA Drugs@FDA: Bystolic (nebivolol) NDA 022325
• DailyMed: Nebivolol Labeling
• Health Canada Drug Product Database

Ready to get started? See Canadian pricing and arrange US delivery from Canada today. Always use Bystolic exactly as prescribed and read the official label for full safety information.

Note: This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Your clinician is the best source of guidance for your treatment.

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