Sotolol Versus Bisoprolol

Does anyone know which of the two (Sotolol and Bisoprolol) is less likely to cause side effects such as "numbness and tingling in arms and legs and cold feet" and "excess sweating"?

I am 72 years old and had a quad heart bipass 10 weeks ago. On the other hand, which of the two would be more appropriate.

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Based on my observation of each drug's side-effect profile, I would think that "Sotalol" is less likely to cause such symptoms.

You can compare the two side-effect profiles using the links below:
nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a693010.html#side-effects

nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a693024.html#side-effects

Regarding which one might be more appropriate, would largely depend on your reasoning for taking either of them in the first place, as they are two completely different medications with different indications. For that reason I would recommend letting your doctor have the final say as to which one might be best for you at this time.

Sotalol is in a class of medications called antiarrhythmics, and is used to treat irregular heartbeats. It works by acting on the heart muscle to improve the heart's rhythm.

Bisoprolol is in a class of medications called beta blockers, and is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate to improve and decrease blood pressure.

I hope this info helps!

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