What is Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Ziac
Bisoprolol is used in the treatment of hypertension, alone or in combination with other agents such as hydrochlorithiazide (HCTZ).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 27 | 6 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 20 | 6 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 5 | 1 | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 1 | 0 | |
| Heart failure | 1 | 0 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 11 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Frequent urination | 1 | |
| Heartburn | 1 | |
| Weight gain | 1 | |
| Whole body shaking | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 3 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clonidine (Catapres) | 1 |
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