About nebivolol as nebivolol
Beta-blocker
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Chronic heart failure in some adults
Usual adult dose
High blood pressure: usually 5 mg once daily. Heart failure: start low and increase gradually under medical supervision.
Common side effects
- Headache or dizziness
- Tiredness
- Slow heartbeat
- Shortness of breath or swelling, especially with heart failure
Important warnings
- May slow heart rate or lower blood pressure.
- Do not stop suddenly without medical guidance.
- Use caution with asthma, diabetes, or circulation problems.
- Not suitable for some serious heart rhythm or heart failure conditions.
Pregnancy
Generally not recommended during pregnancy; use only if a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is generally not recommended while taking nebivolol.
Interactions
- Other medicines that slow heart rate, such as verapamil or diltiazem
- Some antidepressants, including fluoxetine and paroxetine
- Other blood-pressure medicines
- Medicines for diabetes may have their warning signs masked
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.