What is nebivolol?
Nebivolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Nebivolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Nebivolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about nebivolol?
Do not skip doses or stop taking nebivolol without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems such as severe chest pain or heart attack. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using nebivolol.
Nebivolol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Nebivolol is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nebivolol?
You should not take nebivolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
To make sure you can safely take nebivolol, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
asthma, bronchitis, emphysema;
liver or kidney disease;
diabetes;
a thyroid disorder;
a history of allergies;
problems with circulation (such as Raynaud's syndrome);
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland); or
if you have recently had a heart attack.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether nebivolol will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether nebivolol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.