Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Cold extremities.

Expert advice for Besicor Tablet
Besicor helps reduce blood pressure and lower heart rate. Do not miss doses. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible up to 8 hrs before next dose. Don’t double the dose. Stopping Besicor suddenly can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may feel dizzy during the initial few days. You may also have fatigue and headaches. Notify your doctor if these symptoms persist for long. Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. If you take insulin or other anti-diabetic medications, you may have to check your blood sugar level more closely. Know how to check pulse daily and blood pressure (BP) twice a week, and teach your family as well. Notify your doctor if slow pulse, troubled breathing, wheezing, cold hands and feet, dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Besicor a selective beta-blocker?
Yes, Besicor is a highly selective blocker of beta1 adrenergic receptors mainly found in the heart.

Q. Is Besicor cardioselective?
Besicor is a highly selective beta1-blocker. Beta1 receptors are mainly found in heart making Besicor a relatively cardioselective beta-blocker. It has very less affinity towards beta 2 receptors.

Q. Is Besicor addictive?
Besicor is not known to be an addictive drug.

Q. Is Besicor a blood thinner?
No, Besicor is not a blood thinner. It is a beta blocker which can lower the blood pressure, abnormally fast heartbeat and reduces strain on the heart following a heart attack.

Q. Is Besicor a statin?
No, Besicor is not a statin. Statins are a different group of medicines which are used to lower the lipid levels.

Q. Is Besicor safe?
Besicor is generally a safe medicine. However, it has its own side effects. It should only be used under a physician's guidance for the appropriate indication.

Q. Is Besicor a steroid?
No, Besicor is not a steroid. It is a beta-blocker.

Q. Is Besicor a nitrate?
No, Besicor is not a nitrate. It is a highly selective beta1-blocker and mainly acts on the heart whereas nitrates are substances which cause the dilatation of the blood vessels.

Q. Is Besicor lipophilic?
Besicor is equally lipophilic and hydrophilic. That means it is equally soluble in water as well as organic solvents.

Q. Can I take Besicor for anxiety?
No, Besicor is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. If you have such symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Besicor with amlodipine?
Besicor, when used with amlodipine, may cause heart-related side effects. If taken together, it should only be done under medical supervision.

Q. Can I take Besicor with tadalafil?
When taken together, tadalafil has the potential to increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Besicor. Kindly consult your doctor before taking these medications together.

Q. Can I take Besicor with ramipril?
No interactions have been reported between Besicor and ramipril. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together as this should only be done under medical supervision.

Q. Can I take Besicor with amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline, when used along with Besicor, may lower the blood pressure. If you need to use both the drugs together, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take Besicor with paracetamol?
Paracetamol is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with Besicor. However, interactions may exist as paracetamol belongs to the class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and these can reduce the blood pressure lowering action of Besicor. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Besicor with ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen may decrease the blood-pressure-lowering effect of Besicor especially when taken in large doses for a prolonged period. Consult your doctor for taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Besicor with aspirin?
Aspirin especially when used in high doses with Besicor, may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effect of the latter drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs; pain killers) may reduce the blood lowering action of Besicor. Please consult your doctor while taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Besicor cause insomnia (difficulty to sleep)?
Besicor use has not been commonly associated with insomnia (difficulty to sleep). If you have difficulty in sleeping while using the drug, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Besicor cause sweat?
Increased sweating has not been commonly seen as a side effect of Besicor therapy. However, it may not warrant discontinuation of therapy. Consult your doctor if you have excessive sweating while taking the drug.

Q. Does Besicor cause muscle pain?
Besicor may cause muscle weakness and cramps (pain) in some patients. Consult your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness.

Q. Does Besicor cause weight gain?
Besicor is not seen to be associated with weight gain. However, it does not mean that weight gain may never occur. If you have any sudden changes in weight, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Besicor cause constipation?
Besicor may cause constipation in a few patients. If you experience constipation which is affecting your normal life while taking Besicor, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Besicor cause nausea?
Besicor has been associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom.

Q. Does Besicor make you breathless?
Though not very common, Besicor may cause breathlessness especially if taken by patients with a history of bronchial asthma. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any such symptoms.

Q. Does Besicor affect blood sugar?
Studies have shown that Besicor can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. It can also hide the symptoms of low blood sugar levels. Please talk to your doctor in case you are asked to take Besicor and you have diabetes mellitus.

Q. Is Besicor a diuretic?
No, Besicor is not a diuretic, it's a beta blocker which selectively blocks the beta receptors found in the heart and certain cells in the kidney.

Q. Does Besicor cause tiredness?
Besicor therapy has been associated with tiredness and fatigue. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness while taking Besicor.

Q. Does Besicor cause fluid retention (swelling)?
Besicor is not known to cause fluid retention (swelling). If you suspect any such change while taking the medicine, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Besicor cause depression?
Besicor may cause depression (feeling low) in some patients. If you have any symptoms of depression while taking Besicor, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Besicor cause dizziness?
Dizziness is a commonly reported side effect with Besicor especially when you are starting the therapy. Consult your doctor if you experience dizziness as it may affect your ability to drive or work with a machinery.

Q. Does Besicor cause headache?
Besicor may cause a headache, it is a very commonly reported side effect particularly during the initiation of therapy. Consult your doctor if you have repeated episodes of headache while taking the drug.