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Compare Bystolic alternatives<\/a> | <\/span>Toprol XL<\/span><\/a> | Lotensin<\/a> | <\/span>Diovan<\/span><\/a> |\u00a0Hydrochlorothiazide<\/a> | Norvasc<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Options for <\/span>hypertension<\/span><\/a> (high blood pressure or BP) treatment are extensive. Out of all the possibilities, <\/span>Bystolic<\/span><\/a> (brand name of nebivolol) may be your chosen antihypertensive drug\u2014and for good reason. Bystolic is a member of the <\/span>beta blocker<\/span><\/a> class with selective beta receptor action, meaning it has less risk of causing bronchospasm (bronchial tube tightening) compared to other beta blockers. You may be prescribed a beta blocker due to a history of heart disease or myocardial infarction (MI or heart attack). Whatever the reason for taking Bystolic, you may now be considering a change. The <\/span>possible side effects of Bystolic<\/span><\/a> could be bothering you, or the thought of a better, more affordable option may be enticing. In fact, <\/span>beta blockers like Bystolic are not a preferred first-line option for most people with hypertension anymore<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Bystolic?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many medications available to treat hypertension. Bystolic alternatives include other types of beta blockers or other classes of antihypertensives such as <\/span>angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs)<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>diuretics<\/span><\/a>. These prescription medications may be more effective for certain individuals due to their different indications, common side effects, and doses.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nSide effects<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nCoupons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bystolic (nebivolol)<\/td>\nHypertension<\/td>\nDizziness, bradycardia (slow heartbeat), bronchospasm, electrical heart block, CHF, renal (kidney) impairment, lupus erythematosus, tiredness, lightheadedness<\/td>\n2.5-40 mg once daily<\/td>\nBystolic coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coreg (carvedilol)<\/td>\nHypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF) with low ejection fraction (EF or heart squeeze), left ventricular dysfunction after MI<\/td>\nDizziness, bradycardia, bronchospasm, electrical heart block, CHF, lupus erythematosus, hypotension (low blood pressure), shortness of breath or trouble breathing<\/td>\n3.125-25 mg twice daily<\/td>\nCoreg coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toprol XL (metoprolol extended release)<\/td>\nHypertension, angina (chest pain), CHF with low EF, migraine prevention (off-label)<\/td>\nDizziness, bradycardia, bronchospasm, electrical heart block, CHF, lupus erythematosus, shortness of breath, depression<\/td>\n25-400 mg once daily<\/td>\nToprol XL coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zestril (lisinopril)<\/td>\nHypertension, CHF with low EF, acute MI, migraine prevention (off-label)<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, cough, renal impairment, headache, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium), angioedema (swelling under the skin often in the face)<\/td>\n2.5-40 mg once daily<\/td>\nZestril coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lotensin (benazepril)<\/td>\nHypertension, heart failure (off-label)<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, cough, renal impairment, headache, hyperkalemia, angioedema<\/td>\n5-40 mg once or twice daily<\/td>\nLotensin coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)<\/td>\nHypertension, peripheral edema (swelling)<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, hypokalemia (low potassium), hyponatremia (low sodium), hypercalcemia (high calcium), hyperuricemia (high uric acid), sun sensitivity<\/td>\n12.5-50 mg once daily (higher doses up to 200 mg may be used for edema)<\/td>\nHydrochlorothiazide coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zestoretic (combination lisinopril\/hydrochlorothiazide)<\/td>\nHypertension<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, cough, renal impairment, headache, hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, sun sensitivity<\/td>\n10 mg\/12.5 mg, 20 mg\/12.5 mg, or 20 mg\/25 mg once daily<\/td>\nZestoretic coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cozaar (losartan)<\/td>\nHypertension, diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention, CHF with low EF (off-label)<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, cough, renal impairment, hyperkalemia, angioedema<\/td>\n25-100 mg once daily<\/td>\nCozaar coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diovan (valsartan)<\/td>\nHypertension, CHF with low EF, left ventricular dysfunction (reduced heart squeeze) after MI<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, cough, renal impairment, headache, hyperkalemia, angioedema<\/td>\n80-320 mg once daily (or daily dose divided into two doses)<\/td>\nDiovan coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avapro (irbesartan)<\/td>\nHypertension, diabetic nephropathy<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, cough, renal impairment, hyperkalemia, angioedema<\/td>\n75-150 mg once daily<\/td>\nAvapro coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Norvasc (amlodipine)<\/td>\nHypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD)<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, peripheral edema, palpitations, flushing, angina<\/td>\n2.5-10 mg once daily<\/td>\nNorvasc coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lotrel (combination amlodipine\/benazepril)<\/td>\nHypertension<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, cough, peripheral edema, palpitations, flushing, angina, renal impairment, headache, hyperkalemia, angioedema<\/td>\n2.5 mg\/10 mg, 5 mg\/10 mg, 5 mg\/20 mg, 5 mg\/40 mg, 10 mg\/20 mg, or 10 mg\/40 mg once daily<\/td>\nLotrel coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cardizem CD (diltiazem extended release)<\/td>\nHypertension, angina<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, peripheral edema, bradycardia, electrical heart block or rhythm abnormality<\/td>\n120-480 mg once daily<\/td>\nCardizem CD coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aldactone (spironolactone)<\/td>\nHypertension, CHF with low EF, edema, primary hyperaldosteronism (excess aldosterone from adrenal glands), diuretic-induced hypokalemia (off-label), idiopathic hirsutism (unexplained excess hair growth, off-label), acne vulgaris (off-label)<\/td>\nDizziness, renal impairment, hyperkalemia, breast pain, gynecomastia (male breast enlargement), menstrual irregularity, stomach irritation or ulcer<\/td>\n12.5-100 mg once daily for hypertension (or up to 200-400 mg daily for some indications)<\/td>\nAldactone coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydralazine<\/td>\nHypertension, CHF with low EF (off-label, given with isosorbide dinitrate)<\/td>\nHypotension, headache, lupus erythematosus tachycardia (fast heart rate), angina, palpitations<\/td>\n10-50 mg four times daily (or up to 100 mg three times daily for CHF with low EF)<\/td>\nHydralazine coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cardura (doxazosin)<\/td>\nHypertension, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlarged prostate)<\/td>\nDizziness, hypotension, headache, palpitations, edema, shortness of breath, blurred vision<\/td>\n1-16 mg once daily (or maximum of 8 mg for BPH)<\/td>\nCardura coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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