Metoprolol for arrhythmias

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Avatar f tn Hi Allison...do you have a-fib? I took flecainide for yrs for my a-fib and it worked fine for me. Then at other times I was put on rhythmol and it worked equally good. The only problem with these anti-arrhthymics is that after being on them for a long period of time they can become pro-arrhythmic and actually bring on the episodes. The Dr will usually not put someone on these who has something structurally wrong with their heart. Like Jerry said, most Dr.
Avatar n tn Yes, I know that Toprol XL is the brand name extended release version of metoprolol. However, there is a generic equivalent called metoprolol er, which I assume his doctor gave him. I have read many posts on this forum where users indicate that switching from Toprol XL to metoprolol er still report having problems. The generics are not always as good as the brand name ones.
Avatar f tn 2) Are there any alternatives to regular blood pressure medication for treating SVT? I was taking metoprolol tartrate 25 mg twice daily, but this caused me to experience chest pressure. My cardiologist took me off of it and put me on a low dose of cardizem. I haven't experienced any ill effects so far from cardizem, but I would much rather find a natural treatment for SVT like acupuncture or natural medicines. I know that bearing down can help stop an episode of it...
Avatar f tn t atrial flutter) gets worse with time and the metoprolol is increased. Recently--within the last few months, the metoprolol has pretty much stopped working and I'm having longer and more frequent episodes. My new cardiologist--whom I've seen three times--gave me a prescription for propafanone and sent me home, only telling me that I'd have to have more frequent PTs for the first month or so.
567826 tn?1217016994 Hi Bromley, I am taking Metoprolol for my high BP and now BP is down and so is my pulse, which has been in the 50's and 60's for approximately a week now. Thank you so much for the response!
1124887 tn?1313754891 Hello. I'm exercising 3-4 times a week, jogging and lifting, and my physical condition is fairly good (running approx. 2900 meter on Cooper test at heart rate 180). I have no trouble during exercise, no chest discomfort, dizziness or shortness of breath. Resting heart rate low 50s, max heart rate 200. Three years ago, I started getting lots of ectopics during easy exercise. Holter test confirmed PACs. Later it turned into brief runs of supraventricular tachycardia (not Holter verified).
Avatar f tn Twice. Plus some other arrhythmias ablated (that did not cause many problems for me) I ended up with a heart rate that kept lowering, never in sinus rhythm. I went from junctional rhythm in the day time to a REALLY slow (25-30bpm) ventricular rhythm with pauses when I slept. My heart rate also did not raise appropriately with activity after my ablations so my pacemaker was implanted pretty quickly.
Avatar f tn But when I started the calcium again, the arrhythmias broke through. No more calcium for me! Which is probably not a good thing, as I'm lactose intolerant and can't eat it. There are articles on the 'net about genetic defects in the calcium-handling genes that can cause arrhythmias, and also similar reactions to antidepressants and other meds. This is a newish discovery, apparently.
672586 tn?1280933658 Can I simply switch without fear of withdrawal symptoms from the metoprolol? His instructions were to stop taking the metoprolol when I start the new diltiazem. I was not aware that I might face withdrawal from metoprolol.
Avatar f tn She never did any testing, such is a stress test to see if there was any obvious physical cause and she prescribed me metoprolol. Well I ran out of my prescription and it has been almost two weeks without it. I have had occasional symptoms but they are manageable so I have not taken my medication. I have noticed is that I get out of breath very easy, and when I check my pulse the rate is normal.
Avatar f tn I use Pranolol for adrenaline-induced PACs, anxiety/sinus tachycardia and probably some SVT, though this is never found on EKG. 10 mg a day is a minimal dosage. I use 10 + 10 and I'm surprised it even works. Those using high amounts of Pranolol / Metoprolol use 200-300 mg a day. Maybe I'm a little stupid here, but a heart rate of 170 while running (on a time schedule) doesn't seem high at all.
Avatar m tn s a commonly prescribed beta blocker for hypertension, and arrhythmias. Metoprolol has a side effect of slowing down the heart rate. I have no idea why it would be prescribed for anxiety. 25mg is a very small dose. I've been on as high as 200mg, and my cardiologist has prescribed dosages as high as 400mg. I would suspect that you will feel little to no difference in taking 25mg. I would explore why your heart rate is elevated in your sleep.
Avatar f tn I'm an athletic otherwise healthy 63 yo female with around 30-40,000 PVCs/day- prob lifelong at decreased frequency- that were asymptomatic until July when pre-syncope & syncope began upon recovery from exercise, which progressed to shortness of breath, tachycardia, & occasional chest pain.
Avatar n tn This is for those who take Metoprolol. There are two type of Metoprolol, Tartrate and Succinate. With Metoprolol Tartrate, you take it twice a day, usually 12 hours apart. Maximum plasma levels occur about an hour after taking in and it begins to be metabolized. Typically, the dose is reduced 50% every 4 to 5 hours. This is why it's taken twice a day. Metoprolol Succinate is the time release version. It's taken once a day and is slowly metabolized throughout a 24 hr. period.
569980 tn?1228329485 Thanks for the responses. I'm afraid I'm convincing myself that I don't like the Metoprolol. I went out to exercise yesterday - first time after taking the metoprolol and slitting my head on the tub. I was really nervous getting out there for the first time after beginning the meds. Aside from the anxiety the run was OK, but I was losing feeling in my right hand - it was kind of cold and tingly (air temp outside is in the upper 70's).
Avatar f tn However, due to the theoretical or known adverse effects of antiarrhythmic drugs on the fetus, antiarrhythmic drugs are often reserved for the treatment of arrhythmias associated with clinically significant symptoms or hemodynamic compromise. There is minimal information on morbidity associated with SVT in pregnancy but pregnancy with SVT often results in Csection.
Avatar n tn I have had recurrent SVT, usually with a rate between 120 AND 160, for over 30 years and have been treated intermittently with digoxin, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers with varied success and admittedly low complliance since I was never really bothered by these short episodes. I have had several Holters with no good correlation between symptoms and rhythm.
Avatar f tn I am a 73 year old female & have been on metoprolol for 14 months & have no problems with an elevated heart rate. After my exercise on a treadmill 42 minutes at 3.7 with an elevation of 6 it will get to 100 - 110 and then on cool down will get in the 90's. The rest of the time it is 60 or 70's. When I was in rehab, it seemed to be a little high after exercise but never 133.
Avatar n tn I took 2 different versions of metoprolol, Toprol (metoprolol tartrate) and Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate). The second one is the extended release version. Toprol made my symtoms worse but Toprol XL worked fairly well in controlling my conditions, PVC's and PSVT. I was taking 50 mg a day in both cases. The only thing that affected me was a slight feeling of dizziness at times and some mental fatigue.
Avatar f tn The software for Holter monitor interpretation of arrhythmias does make mistakes. These mistakes can be picked up by reviewing the arrhythmias reported on the monitor. If you have normal coronary arteries, a normal echo, a normal EKG, and a normal EP study, your risk of a life threatening arrhythmias is the same as anyone else walking on the street with a normal heart. I agree that if the tests results are normal, you do not need to worry.
Avatar f tn I am 17 years old and I wore the 24 hour monitor and had two tachycardias in one day. I am on metoprolol and baby asprin. When my heart rate quickens i don't notice unless I am wearing a heart monitor on my wrist. A few months ago I would feel my heart beat very forceful but I am now doing more exercise and not feeling it as forceful by my heart rate still races but i don't feel it. I often feel painful chest squeezing, almost like if someone is pinching my heart.
Avatar f tn I am a 27 year old female and have had palpitations or feeling of a skipped beat for a while. Recently I asked my primary dr. to send me to a cardiologist, who put me on a 30 day event monitor. Last Friday, I experienced a strong palpitation and transmitted the recording. Another doctor at the practice called (my dr. was on vacation) and said I had a ventricular tachycardia showing 6 beats and prescribed me 25 mg of Metroprolol to start immediately.
Avatar m tn Endurance athletes are more likely to develop harmful arrhythmias. Getting your heart rate into the target zone for your age group for 30 minutes per day is fine. In years past it was felt that more=better. That is quickly changing. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs like verapamil) would probably be your next choice. Please discuss this with your doc.