You do not need to stop taking Concor Cor (bisoprolol) before your D-dimer blood test, as this medication does not interfere with the test results. In fact, it is very important that you do not abruptly stop taking your bisoprolol, as doing so can cause a sudden, unsafe rise in your heart rate or blood pressure. Please continue taking your medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

It is very important that you do not stop taking this medication suddenly. Stopping bisoprolol abruptly can cause your heart rate and blood pressure to rise quickly, which might cause your chest pain to return. To stop safely, your doctor will need to guide you through a gradual dose reduction. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes so they can help you transition off the medication safely and discuss your symptoms. We want to ensure you stay safe and comfortable.

It is very important that you do not stop taking Concor Cor (bisoprolol) suddenly. Because you have been taking it daily for chest pain, stopping it abruptly can cause your heart rate to increase or your chest pain to return. To stop safely, your doctor will need to help you gradually reduce, or taper, your dose over a week or two. Please contact your prescribing doctor before making any changes, so they can guide you through this process safely and monitor how your heart responds.

Please do not take the Concor Cor (bisoprolol) prescribed in 2018. Medications expire and can lose effectiveness or become unsafe over time. More importantly, your heart health can change over six years, and your current symptoms need a fresh, proper medical evaluation rather than self-treating with an old prescription. I highly recommend contacting a doctor or cardiologist soon so they can safely assess your current heart rhythm and guide you on the right treatment.

Switching to the manufactured Concor Cor (bisoprolol) 1.25 mg tablet is generally a much safer and more precise option than cutting the 2.5 mg pills, as splitting tablets can lead to uneven dosing. While this switch makes excellent sense to help keep your pulse in a healthy range, please consult your doctor before making the change. They can officially approve this adjustment and ensure your heart rate and blood pressure remain stable.

For a permanent cure of an abnormally fast heart rate, a repeat catheter ablation is often the most effective option. Sometimes, the heart's electrical pathways can recover after a first procedure, requiring a second, more precise mapping. Your current medications, diltiazem (Delziam) and bisoprolol (Concor Cor), are helping to keep your heart rate managed in the meantime. Please discuss the details of this second ablation with your electrophysiologist, as it is a very common and highly successful way to restore a normal, healthy rhythm permanently.