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Reviewer: jklace, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Took Bystolic 4 days. Caused pain so bad, thought i would die. Pain was up and down esophagus when i ate or drank and also when air i had swallowed came back up as a burp. Took Bystolic 4 days & on 5th went to Dr. office in afternoon, had nothing to eat this past Fri. May 17, 2013, only water. ND could not explain why i was having so much pain. They gave me a EKG thinking i was experiencing a
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Reviewer: scarerd silly, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness. I have been on Bystolic 20 mg. for 3 months. I am worried that this is being caused by this drug. Please reply.
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Reviewer: rose, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I gained weight taking this medicaation. Is this normal?
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Reviewer: flexiflyer, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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One of the results of the Med is an increasing loss of memory according to Web Med. I have experienced that syndrome. I have been on the drug for about 4 months and have noticed a general dumbing down. It is very frustrating. Also the copay costs are extremely high and I will ask for a different drug at my next appointment.
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Reviewer: Chris, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have tried several beta blockers and they all have various side effects. This medicine has helped my heartbeat given me more energy. I have been able to exercise more and started losing weight. I also have thyroid problems for which I take medicine this medicine works well with it.
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