Does Bisoprolol Cause Low Magnesium? Understanding the Role of Combination Therapy
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According to prescribing information for bisoprolol-hydrochlorothiazide combination drugs, changes in electrolyte levels, including low magnesium (hypomagnesemia), are a potential side effect. This critical distinction highlights that pure bisoprolol is not typically the cause, but when combined with a diuretic, the risk for low magnesium significantly increases.