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More frequently reported side effects include: fatigue. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the ConsumerApplies to bisoprolol: oral tablet
Along with its needed effects, bisoprolol may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking bisoprolol:
Less common
Rare
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking bisoprolol:
Symptoms of overdose
Some side effects of bisoprolol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to bisoprolol: oral tablet
GeneralThe more commonly reported side effects observed with this drug are bradycardia, dizziness, and hypotension.
CardiovascularBradycardia occurred as a dose-related event.
Cardiac failure occurred in 18.4% of patients (n=1328) compared with 22.8% of placebo-treated patients (n=1321).
Very common (10% or more): Bradycardia (up to 15.2%)
Common (1% to 10%): Chest pain, heart failure aggravation, hypotension, cold extremities, peripheral edema, ischemia, conduction disorder, left cardiac failure, palpitation, vein disorder
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Atrioventricular (AV) disturbances, orthostatic hypotension
Frequency not reported: Other rhythm disturbances, claudication
Nervous systemVery common (10% or more): Dizziness (up to 13.3%)
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, extremity numbness, cerebrovascular disorder, syncope, hypoesthesia
Frequency not reported: Vertigo, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, hyperesthesia, somnolence, decreased concentration/memory, tremor, taste abnormalities
Postmarketing reports: Unsteadiness
RespiratoryVery common (10% or more): Dyspnea (up to 13.8%)
Common (1% to 10%): Pneumonia, bronchitis, coughing, exertional dyspnea, upper respiratory tract infection, respiratory distress, stridor, respiratory tract edema, respiratory tract hemorrhage, sinusitis
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bronchospasm
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Allergic rhinitis
Sinusitis occurred as a dose-related event.
ImmunologicVery common: Antinuclear antibody (ANA) conversions (up to 15%)
Common (1% to 10%): Viral infection
DermatologicCommon (1% to 10%): Pruritus
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Sweating
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Itching, flushing, rash
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Alopecia, psoriasis-like rash, psoriasis exacerbation
Frequency not reported: Acne, eczema, skin irritation, cutaneous vasculitis
Postmarketing reports: Dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis
GastrointestinalDiarrhea occurred as a dose-related event.
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, epigastric pain (not food related), abdominal pain, gastritis, dry mouth
Frequency not reported: Gastric pain, peptic ulcer
MetabolicCommon (1% to 10%): Purine metabolism disorder, carbohydrate metabolism disturbed, weight changes, cholesterol changes, potassium levels altered, blood lipid changes
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Increased triglycerides
Frequency not reported: Gout
Postmarketing reports: Increased uric acid and glucose
Uric acid, serum potassium, glucose, and phosphorus increases associated with use of this drug were not of clinical importance and rarely resulted in discontinuation.
MusculoskeletalCommon (1% to 10%): Limb pain, myalgia, arthropathy, arthralgia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Muscular weakness, cramps
Frequency not reported: Back pain, neck pain, twitching
OtherCommon (1% to 10%): Asthenia, fatigue, body pain, fever, malaise
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hearing disorders
Frequency not reported: Earache, tinnitus
Fatigue and asthenia occurred as dose-related events.
PsychiatricCommon (1% to 10%): Insomnia, anxiety
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Sleep disorders, depression
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Nightmares, hallucinations
Frequency not reported: Restlessness
GenitourinaryCommon (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Potency disorders
Frequency not reported: Decreased libido, Peyronie's disease, polyuria
HepaticCommon (1% to 10%): Hepatomegaly
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Increased liver enzymes (ALT, AST), hepatitis
Transaminase elevations of 1 to 2 times the upper limit of normal were reported in 6.2% of patients, with a multiple occurrence rate of 1.9%. Generally, this increase was the result of underlying disorders or resolved with continued use of this drug.
HypersensitivityRare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hypersensitivity
Postmarketing reports: Angioedema
Of the 15% of patients who developed positive ANA status, one-third of patients converted back to a negative titer with continued use.
OcularRare (0.01% to 0.1%): Reduced tear flow
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Conjunctivitis
Frequency not reported: Visual disturbances, ocular pain, ocular pressure
RenalCreatinine and BUN were associated with slightly increased levels, but these effects were generally not of clinical importance and rarely resulted in discontinuation.
Frequency not reported: Cystitis, renal colic
Postmarketing reports: Increased creatinine and BUN
HematologicDuring treatment with this drug, decreased levels of WBCs and platelets were not of clinical importance and rarely resulted in discontinuation.
Postmarketing reports: Purpura, decreases in WBC and platelets
Medically reviewed by USARx EDITORIAL TEAM Last updated on 1/3/2022.
Source: Drugs.com Bisoprolol Fumarate/hydro (www.drugs.com/bisoprolol.html).
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