Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Bystolic, and you should take it exactly as directed by your doctor, at the same time each day. 

Bystolic treats high blood pressure. Controlling high blood pressure is important to help protect you from heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and loss of eyesight. 

This medicine is usually well-tolerated, but some side effects can occur, like headaches or fatigue. So, don't do activities that require you to be alert, like driving, until you know how it affects you. These are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. But, don't suddenly stop taking it, unless your doctor says it's okay. 

If you are somebody who gets low blood sugar, Bystolic may block some early warning signs like a fast heart beat. So, it's important to pay careful attention to other warning signs of low blood sugar. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. You should call your doctor right away if you notice unusual changes to your body, like problems breathing, weight gain, a slow heart beat, or shortness of breath. 

To reduce side effects, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines. 

For best results, plan ahead for refills, and follow your doctor's advice for checking your heart rate and blood pressure at home.