Going from bystolic to calan sr any advice? - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

kg21678 · 02-11-2009, 01:48 PM

Hi everyone im getting switched from bystolic 5 mg to 120 mg of calan sr, I have a few problems though, it states to use a lot of caution driving while taking this drug, this is the reason i am getting off the bystolic, I'm wondering if I need to call my doc and tell him to put me back on norvasc any suggestions, has anyone been on calan sr ? I'm just looking for a drug that is good for a 27 year old active guy, i went into the DR's office today and my bp reading was 130/90 on 2.5 mg of bystolic, but i was very anxious.

ACE28 · 02-16-2009, 11:08 AM

BYSTOLIC is OK, CALAN is a cacium blocker, similar to NORVASC. They are notorious for leg swelling/edema and hot flushes. In my opinion the best blood pressure drug is one of the ARB drugs. Some names are BENICAR, DIOVAN and COZAAR, they are proven safe and effective. The main side effect (though less then Ace inhibitors) can be a dry cough.

kg21678 · 02-22-2009, 10:36 AM

Thank you very much for that information I don't know what to do anymore with these medications!! They are making me go nuts, Im going to bring up those other medications to my doctor before i fill that prescription because in my feeling is that they tell you for hypertension to exercise so the maybe just maybe u can get off the medication, but then they prescribe you a medication that makes it difficult for you to walk a few feet, kinda defeats the purpose if i have to become a vegetable I was very active before all these BP meds

ACE28 · 02-23-2009, 07:14 AM

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I believe all medications specify use caution when driving till you know how the medicine effects you. I take BYSTOLIC and have no problems driving and side effects often improve over time. Other beta blockers give you a little shortness of breath and trouble being active. As I mentioned in my last post the ARB drug BENICAR is great for blood pressure control and most are OK on this drug.

mabent · 03-07-2009, 08:51 AM

Hi - I also take Bystolic (5mg) and am very satisfied with the results, even though my systolic pressure is rarely the recommended 120. I have never had problems with driving, etc., no edema; in fact, I haven't had any side effects so far (taking it since July, 2008). I say 'so far' because apparently side effects can appear at any time. I also take enalapril and HCTZ. Bystolic is supposed to lower your diastolic pressure and pulse and has done that for me, so it surprises me that you said your diastolic reading was 90. I don't know anything about the other drug you mentioned. If you've given Bystolic a real chance, and it still makes you feel tired, etc., then, of course, you should switch to another drug. good luck!
Ace - glad Bystolic is working for you again! It's not perfect, but at least I feel normal, and I've decided that I'd rather feel good than have the 120/80 recommended blood pressure reading all day! My doctor even agrees with me!

Mabent