Side Effects Of BisoprololNHS medicines information on side effects of bisoprolol and what you can do to cope.Like all medicines, bisoprolol can cause side effects in some people, but many people have no side effects or only minor ones. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine. Common side effectsThese common side effects of bisoprolol happen in more than 1 in 100 people. They're usually mild and shortlived. There are things you can do to help cope with them: Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering you or lasts more than a few days. Serious side effectsIt happens rarely, but some people have serious side effects when taking bisoprolol. Call a doctor or call 111 now if: - you have shortness of breath with a cough that gets worse when you exercise (like walking up stairs), swollen ankles or legs, or an irregular heartbeat - these are signs of heart problems
- the whites of your eyes turn yellow, or your skin turns yellow although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin - these can be signs of liver problems
Call 999 now if:
- you have chest pain - this can be a sign of heart problems
- you have shortness of breath, wheezing and tightening of the chest - these can be signs of lung problems
Serious allergic reactionIn rare cases, bisoprolol may cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Other side effectsThese are not all the side effects of bisoprolol. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet.
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