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Have Peripheral Neuropathy. Taking Bystolic For Ventricular A-fib. Is Neuropathy Reversible?

I suffered from left ventricular a-fib. Fully resolved by cardioversion . Been on Bystolic for several years following treatment. I have developed peripheral neuropathy which is seemingly worsening. My limited layman s research shows it is adverse side effect of drug. I have had my blood sugar tested and it is fine. I am otherwise is very good health. Eat right, exercise, etc. (I had very bad reaction to metropolol [sp?] - asthma. The Bystolic has worked wonders for me.) (1) Is neuropathy reversible (assuming Bystolic is cause)? (2) What is another comparable med?
Wed, 9 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.

You have not described your problems in detail. I assume you have numbness, tingling, weakness, etc of feet and hands. Have you undergone a nerve conduction study test to evaluate peripheral neuropathy.
In addition to diabetes, you should also screen for vitamin B12 deficiency and thyroid problems.
I have not seen any case of Bystolic (nebevolol) related peripheral neuropathy, however, I see several patients on this drug. So, in my opinion, your peripheral neuropathy may not be due to the drug. However, if it is drug related, it should reverse on stopping the drug.
The alternative medicine can be suggested by your cardiologist.

I hope it helps.

Please get back if you require any additional information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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Have Peripheral Neuropathy. Taking Bystolic For Ventricular A-fib. Is Neuropathy Reversible?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. You have not described your problems in detail. I assume you have numbness, tingling, weakness, etc of feet and hands. Have you undergone a nerve conduction study test to evaluate peripheral neuropathy. In addition to diabetes, you should also screen for vitamin B12 deficiency and thyroid problems. I have not seen any case of Bystolic (nebevolol) related peripheral neuropathy, however, I see several patients on this drug. So, in my opinion, your peripheral neuropathy may not be due to the drug. However, if it is drug related, it should reverse on stopping the drug. The alternative medicine can be suggested by your cardiologist. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/