Bipresso is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation. Bipresso is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Bipresso may also be used for other purposes not listed in Bipresso guide.
Bipresso side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
slow, fast, or pounding heartbeats;
chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;
confusion, hallucinations;
feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
swelling of your ankles or feet;
pain or burning when you urinate; or
numbness, tingling, or cold feeling in your hands and feet.
Less serious side effects may include:
dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
diarrhea, constipation, increased urination;
runny or stuffy nose, ringing in your ears;
feeling tired or weak;
sleep problems ;
drowsiness, dizziness, spinning sensation;
depression, anxiety, restless feeling;
joint or muscle pain;
mild itching or skin rash; or
loss of interest in sex.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Bipresso dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Hypertension:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day. Maintenance dose: 5 to 20 mg orally once a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Congestive Heart Failure:
Initial dose: 1.25 mg orally once a day. Maintenance dose: This dosage may be increased by 1.25 mg after 48 hours, then weekly as needed and tolerated to a maximum recommended daily dose of 5 mg.
Usual Adult Dose for Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day. Maintenance dose: This dosage may be increased as needed and tolerated to prevent this patient's angina pectoris. If necessary, this dosage may be increased approximately every three days to 10 mg, then 20 mg once a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Premature Ventricular Depolarizations:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day. Maintenance dose: This dosage may be increased as needed and tolerated to eradicate this patient's premature ventricular depolarizations. If necessary, this dosage may be increased approximately every three days to 10 mg, then 20 mg once a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Supraventricular Tachycardia:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day. Maintenance dose: This dosage may be increased as needed and tolerated to achieve control of this patient's supraventricular tachycardia. If necessary, this dosage may be increased approximately every three days to 10 mg, then 20 mg once a day.
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Can Bipresso be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Bipresso?
Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:
clonidine (Catapres);
digitalis (digoxin, Lanoxin);
disopyramide (Norpace);
guanethidine (Ismelin);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate);
insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth;
another beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others;
a heart medication such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine (Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), or diltiazem (Cartia, Cardizem); or
medicine for asthma or other breathing disorders, such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent), pirbuterol (Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), and others.
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Bipresso. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Who should not take Bipresso?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Bipresso, or if you have certain serious heart conditions such as"AV block" or slow heart rhythm.
If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take Bipresso, tell your doctor if you have:
asthma, bronchitis, emphysema;
diabetes ;
a heart problem such as angina, heart block, slow heart rhythm, or congestive heart failure;
liver or kidney disease;
a thyroid disorder; or
problems with circulation (such as Raynaud's syndrome).
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Bipresso is harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Bipresso 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.
How should I take Bipresso?
Take Bipresso exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medication with a full glass of water.
Take Bipresso at the same time every day.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
Do not skip doses or stop taking Bipresso without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse or cause other serious heart problems.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Bipresso.
Bipresso is only part of a complete program of treatment for hypertension that may also include diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely if you are being treated for hypertension.
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.
Store Bipresso at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Can Bipresso be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Bipresso be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Bipresso, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Bipresso. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Bipresso in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Not useful percentage of users claimed the Bipresso were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
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Not useful
1
100.0%
Three patients reported side effects
Does the Bipresso Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Bipresso. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Bipresso.
Patients
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No side effects
2
66.7%
It has side effects
1
33.3%
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Bipresso? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Bipresso should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Once in a day
1
100.0%
One patient reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Bipresso May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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6-10mg
1
100.0%
Two patients reported time for results
How long will I use Bipresso before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about > 3 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Bipresso. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Bipresso kindly click here
Patients
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> 3 month
2
100.0%
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Four patients reported age
Patients
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16-29
2
50.0%
> 60
2
50.0%
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