Coreg exercise
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My pulse rate of course varied as to the activity, but it was commonly as low as 50 bpm at rest, now on the lower dose it is commonly about 60 bpm. Before I started taking coreg five years ago it ran about 85 bpm. I wear a Polar heart beat monitor, and notice that during aerobic exercise now that the Coreg is reduced my hp rate is about 110. On the stronger dose I couldn't get it above 100.
I had a minor heart attack in August 2008 and I had 5 stents put in. I was started on coreg 6.25 two tmes per day. The dr recently reduced me to 3.125 because of weight gain. I am still gaining weight. I decided to stop it altogether and did not tell my dr. My resting pulse is up as well as my pulse rate upon exertion. I just stopped the coreg. Will this regulate itself in a few days.
Rhythmol 150, Coreg 6.5, aspirin, levothyroxine .75, Crestor 10 alternate days. But how about that 183/99? (in 15 mins it was down to 122/71 p77. Am I asking for trouble?
It is a combination of Coreg and Tropol XL, I believe. This gives all the benefits of Coreg and reduces the tiredness that people complain about. Our relatives in Europe use the medication and have energy to travel to US and all around the states. I am not sure what the name will be of the medication when it becomes available in the US.
Salmon, fish oil, and dark chocolate have been shown to raise HDL levels. Your level should be in the 50's if you can get it there.
I have been on coreg and vasotec since early on and have been well controlled with my EF staying around 43-45%. The last year I have had decreased exercise tolerance and my EF has gone down to around 40%. I exercise regularly and am very frustrated that I can't run anymore. My resting HR is too low to increase the coreg and my BP too low to increase vasotec. I can't run without my HR going into the 150's. I start to get SOB if I try to sustain a HR above 140.
ve always been athletic and had a difficult time not going all out when exercising. I am also on an ace inhibitor and a beta blocker. Coreg 7.5mg and Cozaar 25mg. Before heart problem was running 71/2 to 8 minute paces on miles now lucky to run 10 minute and don't seem to have much stamina or wind.
The medications I take is an ACE inhibitor (dilates vessels for less workload for the heart) and Coreg. Coreg (beta blocker) keeps my heart rate within acceptable parameters and also reduces anxiety while exercising.
The problem could be your medication, thyroid problem, or/and other medical problems. You should report the exercise problems with your doctor as it is not normal to have the symptoms you are experiencing with exercise (ruling out extremely low physical condition).
Rhythmol 150, Coreg 6.5, aspirin, levothyroxine .75, Crestor 10 alternate days. But how about that 183/99? (in 15 mins it was down to 122/71 p77. A Holter two months ago showed PSVT. Am I asking for trouble trying to be an athlete??
Try cutting back, and it is not unusual for the heartrate not to increase very high with exercise. I believe you asked about another beta blocker as a substitute for coreg. Coreg as a dual mechanism as it also has an ACE inhibitor effects that helps dilate vessels. It is highly recommended for heart patients. Take care.
I have had a wonderful personal trainer for 8 months twice a week for approx. 70 minutes each time. I have made much progress but have seen no visible results. At the present time I do 250 (yes, two hundred fifty ) chest presses each session using 10, 15, and 20 lb. weights. I also do a variety of leg,abdomen, and balance exercises each session I am 57 years old with CHF resulting from an MI 3 years ago. My ejection fraction is 20-25. I have A-Fib and a slight mitral valve regurg.
I have been on coreg and vasotec since early on and have been well controlled with my EF staying around 43-45%. The last year I have had decreased exercise tolerance and my EF has gone down to around 40%. I exercise regularly and am very frustrated that I can't run anymore. My resting HR is too low to increase the coreg and my BP too low to increase vasotec. I can't run without my HR going into the 150's. I start to get SOB if I try to sustain a HR above 140.
Like you, I had a healthy lifestyle with exercise, diet, etc but I put on a quick fifteen pounds when I started taking Coreg. However, I adjusted my exercise, diet, etc like mammo advised and the weight came off quickly. Also, be sure that you aren't gaining weight because of water retention, that's certainly a sign of heart trouble.
OTOH, this type of recovery problem has been very common for me over the last 5 years when doing ANAEROBIC exercise, such as windsurfing. So I am guessing that the coreg transformed what would normally be an aerobic workout into an anaerobic one.
My concern is that this situation will persist, and levels of exercise that used to be easy to recover from will result in so much fatigue and pain that they will no longer be worth doing.
My husband is 55 years old and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy 5 years ago (may have been alcoholic cardiomyopathy?) -- he has been on coreg and lisinopril for 5 years with very few side effects -- his cardiomyopathy has resoved and his heart is "healthy" back to normal size and function. He decided to stop taking his coreg and lisinopril last week. He is weaning himself down. I think he is crazy for doing this -- especially without telling the doctor .
I have had some intermittent chest pain that comes and goes in a matter of seconds. Is this normal? Also question about walking exercise. I was walking a mile everyday before the stenting last week. Now I can get to the end of the street (probably 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile) and I have shortness of breath. Is this just in my head? Can I go further? Hate to be a "fraiddy cat" about exercising now. Should I push myself or is it too soon.
t want to do is make your heart start to compensate and become even weaker due to exercise. If your Cardiologist has asked you not to exercise until the 30% rises, he has very good reasons.
I remember reading a case of a young girl in England who had heart failure. They couldn't find the reason for it and she was on a transplant list. Luckily a donor was found and they put the new heart in tandem with hers, rather than removing it.
My cardio gave me some samples of 10 mg coreg to take once a day and a prescription to fill if the side effects from the metoprolol do not get any better. The side effects from the metoprolol have gotten a little better - I don't feel as exhausted, though as I type this my heart rate is 52 bpm. Plus when I go walking I can't get my heart rate above 95 bpm. Does any one have any comments on the pros and cons of carvedilol versus metoprolol?
Of the medications you listed, I am very familiar with Coreg. Coreg is well known for causing profound fatigue. It's a fight to cope with it. Every one I know that takes it has fatigue problems. For suggestions, see http://www.wikihow.
Interesting, I have been discussing exercise with our cardiologists for a few days. My routine has always been based on heart rate. I walk at 4 mph (wish I could run but these mechanical knees prevent that) at an incline of 4 -5 for 45 mins 3- 4 days a week and 30 - 45 mins the rest of the week at 5 mets. Both routines will yield a heart rate of 130-140 (80-85% of max). I like to push to 10-11 mets on the bike for a few mins which will give me 90 - 95% of my max.
First observation I know is correct, Coreg and Carvedilol are the exact same drug, except Carvedilol is the generic form of Coreg. Increasing the combination would mean over 120mg, an unheard of dosage. You are already taking a gorilla dose and that can cause a drop of EF in my opinion. EF ratings fluctuate. I'd ask for a BNP test that is used to determine the level of CHF one has. Usually less than 100 indicates no CHF.
I am 60 yr old female. Had 2 drug eluding stents put in May 26 this year. Put on Coreg, Plavix and Lispinopril at discharge. After several days with shortness of breath cardiologist took me off Coreg. I have now been off for 6 days and I still have SOB except when sleeping.What else could be going on?? The office visit when he took me off Coreg also had a clean EKG, good BP all arteries pumping properly, good blood oxygen level. The SOB doesn't increase remarkably during low level exercise.
Cardiologist discontinued toporol and placed me on coreg 3.125 mg twice daily. Since I felt great I thought reading on ejection fraction had to be wrong, went for second opinion at Mayo Clinic, did cardiac mri, showed major damage to heart muscle on left and bottom of heart that was through entire depth of muscle, right and top of heart seemed to be unaffected.Estimated ejection fraction was 25. Now am scheduled for ICD implant, and aggressive coreg/lisinopril combo with previous meds.
I have to agree with the CC doctor. You are not on the target doses of the Coreg or the ACEI, your Lisinopril. The Coreg target is 25-50 mg. twice a day. I think the Lisinopril would be 20 mg. per day. Now that may be because you absolutely cannot tolerate a higher dose, like me. Nevertheless, a CHF specialist would be a good start. I didn't qualify for a bi-v either. What is your BP? They want you as low as possible without passing out.
Test revealed he was at a 45% capacity. Heart not pumping enough blood out. No blockages, but now he is at 35%. He just started COREG. What does this say for the future and his heart. He was told not to exercise at this point. They believe the blood pools in the heart then throws the clots out. Is he in heart failure.
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