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Bisoprolol 1.25

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tjsims
tjsims

Hi everyone

As you know I've been on these since Dec 31st 2017. Tried to come off them but heart rate went up so Back on 1.25 (previous 2.5 mg)

Spoken to a gastro specialist this week as tummy sore and she's referred me back to Cics saying as I'm feeling low and anxious to have some cbt.

I'm trying to come off these dreaded things altogether, my Doctor says thsts fine, it's not though. I'm down half a tablet and feel more like my old self but suffer with anxiety (never had it before)

Anyone else has no support from Doctor regarding this? I feel awful as I zmbtrying to come off the ruddy things. I don't need to speak to someone about slight anxious feelings it's the tablets!!

Sorry rang over xx

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  • momist
    momist tjsims

    Posted

    Alternatives are Metoprolol,  Nebivolol,  Atenolol, Propranolol,  I think there are others.  However, a lot depends on what the beta-blocker was prescribed for.  Beta-blockers are not good for anyone with Asthma, but Nebivolol can be tolerated in small doses.  There are also calcium channel blockers for those who cannot tolerate the normal beta-blockers, but only for certain heart conditions and not others.  Only your doctor(s) can recommend what to try.
  • tjsims
    tjsims

    Posted

    Thanks all for you comments, it's nice to chat with others who are having these problems it's not good xx

  • Mardi
    Mardi tjsims

    Posted

    hi there, 

    Yes I have experienced the same.

    Doctors believe I need to see a Psychologist rather than fo something about these medications. 

    Mardi 😊

  • victor99184
    victor99184 tjsims

    Posted

    The doctors know how to put you on these but do not know how to take you off them. I'm almost off them completely. I was originally taking 2.5mg and now I'm down to 0.4mg I'd say. Best way to get off them is to weigh each and every time you take them, go down 0.1mg each week until you get to 0.5mg, so 2.5, 2.4, 2.3 and so on. While getting off them I take a natural herb called ashwaghanda, it's been a life saver for anxiety because it's a adaptogen which helps your body adjust to stresses alot better. Things you would need are

    Milligram scale.

    Razor blade( to cut pill to exact dose)

    Ashwaghanda herb for anything stress related towards coming off them.

    Trust me I've tried everything else and nothing worked until I did it the way I just posted!!! GOODLUCK!!!

    • tjsims
      tjsims victor99184

      Posted

      Hi thanks for that.

      Simon 1.25 bisoprolol and have a pill cutter as on half a day. How Dog you cut such a small pill I don't always do it right sorry to ask. X

  • victor99184
    victor99184 tjsims

    Posted

    I usually cut it with a razor blade, and I weigh it out with a scale to make sure it's the right weight every day, You'll have problems later on with side effects if you dont cut the exact amount everyday. Good luck

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