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Can I eat this with Bisoprolol?
Food barely affects bisoprolol, but alcohol can add to low blood pressure and fasting can affect your blood sugar level.
Also sold as Bipranix, Cardicor, Congescor, Emcor, Emcor LS, Monocor, Soloc, Vivacor. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Our Beta blockers page also covers Bisoprolol and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Bisoprolol’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 29 foods and drinks for Bisoprolol (0 to avoid, 28 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Bisoprolol with food?
- Take it at the same time each day, usually in the morning, swallowed whole with a glass of water. Food does not affect absorption.
- Can I drink alcohol with Bisoprolol?
- Yes, with care. Alcohol may increase the risk of low blood pressure, so go carefully and watch for dizziness.
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1 · What do you take?
Food barely affects bisoprolol, but alcohol can add to low blood pressure and fasting can affect your blood sugar level.
You can eat as normal while taking bisoprolol, and the amount absorbed is not affected by food. Drinking alcohol may increase the risk of low blood pressure. Going without food or drink for long periods (fasting) is not recommended because it can affect your blood sugar.
Read our full Bisoprolol guide →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it at the same time each day, usually in the morning, swallowed whole with a glass of water. Food does not affect absorption.
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Further reading on Bisoprolol
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