Switching To Bystolic (Top voted first)

I'm a 25 year old female and I've been on 50 mg Toprol XR for several years now for Tachycardia. I've had Tachycardia my whole life, but wasn't put on medication until a few years ago after a full heart workup. I've noticed that my libido has dropped considerably as well as my ability to achieve orgasm. I am also on 300 mg Wellbutrin XR and a BC Pill. I know the BC pill can have that affect as well, but I noticed the side affect more so when I went from 25mg to 50mg of Toprol, so my suspicion is that it is that medication.

I've done some internet research and it seems that Bystolic has less of an impact on libido than other Beta Blockers. My question is, for those who have switched to Bystolic, have you noticed any difference in libido? I am thinking of making an appointment with my GP to discuss this, but I wanted to read some first hand accounts. Thank you in advance.

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Hello, AJ! How are you? Sorry about the problem you're having.

Usually, your own instincts are right, so if that's when you noticed it, then it was likely due to the medication increase. I've had doctors try to tell me that some issue I was having wasn't do to a certain medication, when I thought it was and it's always turned out that I was right.

All of the blood pressure/cardiac medications can cause loss of libido, but the only thing you can do is try different ones, to see how they affect you.

Other common side effects to the Bystolic may include nausea, dizziness and hypotension.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Hello, I am a 49 yr old female. who just started taking bystolic in addition to my Triamterene for 6 days. I notice lost of appetite, frequent bathroom visits, and a flatter stomach. High libido, rest well and have a lot of energy. I see my doctor back on 5/13/15.

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