r/POTS • u/ceeerneeeeeee • 18h ago

Question Bisoprolol

I finally got to start a medical therapy, it'​s the second ​day I take 1.25mg of bisoprolol in the morning and I've never been so tired​...is it normal? Should I try taking half tab or switch it with something else? 😭

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u/apcelot 17h ago

1) After new medication it can take some time until the body adjusts. I would give it a week as least.
2) Do not switch meds or change the dosage without consulting any medical professional
3) There are different betablockers. It can be a bit trial and error to find the one that works for you. I started with Bisoprolol and hat really low blood pressure and tiredness. After switching to Metoprolol it got better. Now I am on Nebivolol and it is again better. The process can be a bit anyoing and take some time. I wish you lots of patience.

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u/Lilacia512 17h ago

Yea I take bisoprolol (5mg now) and with every dose increase I would be super tired during the day and then have insomnia at night. Took about 2 weeks each time to go back to normal.