metoprolol for chf

Has pulmonary hypertension with RVSP of 90, some tricuspid and mitral regurg. ICD/Pacemaker inserted in 2008 for fainting episodes with relief. Chronic but no acute CHF since late 2007. BNP was 60 (checked 10 days ago). Some of meds: Plavix, EC ASA 81 mg, Metoprolol XL, Benicar, Flomax, Lipitor, Lexapro, Vitamin, Folbee, Ferrous Sulfate. NOW THE QUESTION. He is adamant that he wants to ride his bicycle. One doctor said that he can try it.

In my case, I did smoke but I fervently believe it was the Metoprolol (Lopressor) prescribed for chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure that caused COPD for me. A printout provided by my HMO indicates that one side effect of the med is that it MAY MAKE ASTHMA WORSE. This tells me that the med acts negatively on the lungs. If you mother had CHF, she may have been taking a medication that caused her COPD.

5 (for diabetes sugar), Heart meds (coumadin -for mechical valves, lasix 20 mg, metoprolol 75m (beta blocker), amiodarone/cardavone 200mg, spironductne - 12.5 m) I'm not sure what all these are for...he does have a pacemaker/difib device that was put in mid-july. My question is 2 fold: Is it typical to see a worse EF after procedures designed to help? Is there a problem with his meds? We are in a remote area and I'm wondering if our cardiologist is really doing everything they can.

I am experiencing a great deal of pitting edema in my legs (all the way to the hip), ankles, and feet. They hurt. I am so tired I fell asleep driving yesterday and almost hit someone head on. It makes no difference how much sleep I get, I am still exhausted. I seem to be swelling about the chest also. My bra is loose in the morning and cutting into me by noon. I had this swelling last year in April and I have had it in the past several times.

I don't know whether this will help, or not, but I'm 56 years old and have had CHF for about 3 years. The most important part of care is to make absolute postive sure that your mother is prescribed the medication she needs and that it is taken EVERYDAY. The reason for the CHF has to be determined by her doctors, then the proper medications dispensed. In my case, they started me out on 40 mg. of lasix, 25 mg. Coreg 2x day, 90 mg. Diltiazem 2 x per day. I am now taking 140 mg.

Hi Rich and thanks for your comments, I saw my doctor yesterday evening because of the radiating pains around my jaws and in my teeth that have been niggling me over the past few days (along with the fatigue, feeling unwell and shortness of breath). He took a lot of time examining me and listened to my heart rhythm and, specifically, for any mitral valve issues. He said there are definitely no problems there. He is totally convinced, not even slightly concerned.

I take metoprolol for PVC's and SVT. The major side effects I've experienced are TIREDNESS and, because I already have low BP and vasovagal syndrome, it has made me more prone to passing out then I have been for years. The metoprolol knocks you on your butt when you first start taking it. It also caused me to have really weird dreams when I did sleep. My heart rate went from an average of 65 bpm to 55 bpm with 12.5mg/day.

I am wondering if you think we will see more patients in the future getting filtration-type treatments for their CHF? As a Telemetry RN in an acute care facility, I see frequent admissions and then subsequent readmissions (over and over) for exacerbation of CHF. Our hospital has core measures that we follow on every CHF patient in order to ensure an Echo has been done within the past 6 mos and if warrented a Rx for an ACE inhibitor.

I take 500mg of Taurine every Mon/Wed/Fri. I started at daily but seemed to become ineffective. I stopped for a few days then took it again and it worked again so, now it's basically every other day. I also take L-Carnatine 500mg Tue and Fri, Zinc and Magnesium on Monday, and CoQ10 100mg twice daily. Of course every person is different so you need to experiment.

There is no average age to get CHF. Some people get it from having a virus that attacks the heart, some people get it from drugs, and some people get it because of family history or high blood pressure. It is very serious, so you need to be very careful what you eat. The best thing would be to eliminate red meat. Eat organic fresh vegetables, organic fresh fruits, brown rice, salmon for the omega 3.

I am diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy, CHF and severe regurgitation of mitral and tricuspid valves. I was given metoprolol 25mg twice a day to control heart rate, which only brought it to around 99-102 resting.

Meds are Enalapril*sp*, Famatodine(Pepcid), Aspirin 81mg, and Proventil, Hydrochlorot when certain it's needed for fluid retention. He had been taking Metoprolol, but it was discontinued after he was hospitalized, the Dr. put him on a nitro-patch, and they had trouble keeping his heart rate up (it was dropping to around 36 and he'd be unaware we were around), and his B/p up, even though his O2 reading were good. So, as far as we all know, he has NEVER had any heart related issues.

My pharmacist thinks I have CHF but still waiting for some kind of diagnosis. I found out 6 months ago I have MVP but very mild and nothing to worry about it and referred myself to a cardiologist who didn't seem too concerned. Still having problems, I contacted cardio before Easter and complained about the edema. He did a second echo and this one was worse. At my visit, he mentioned I have an ejection fraction of 45% and my heart is "lazy everywhere." What does that mean?

If I were you, I'd ask (strongly) that the doctor adjust the dosage of Furosemide to a more tolerable level for your body and then monitor the results. I was in the hospital twice with impaired breathing. Both times five pounds of fluid was drained. A NURSE (not a doctor) told me to take in less fluids in the course of a day to prevent future fluid build-up. I have complained on a couple of occasions that I feel the hydrochlorothiazide (for HBP and water retention) is not doing the job.

The reason it is not for the CHF itself but because I take statins for my cholesterol and they are supposed to inhibit the body production of Q10. My cardiologist think that they only have a "placebo" effect abd are useless.

I have CHF which has been stable for over 1 year. Have bi-vent pacer. EF%25%. Diagnosed with DCM in 2001 with damage to LV from chemo. Nodule on CT scan right middle lobe on the fissure. Failed biopsy due to blood in sample. Need VATS to identify. Plan on wedge. I am most concerned with post op days and weeks because of my CHF (not the surgical procedure). Any advice will be appreciated. I do not have diabetes or hypertension. Some minor GI distress.

Following are my observations on day two of substituting Atenolol 25 mg twice a day for Metoprolol 25 mg twice a day.. both are regular, for Metoprolol it is called Tartrate, I think the Atenolol comes in only one normally longer lasting form. Today in the early afternoon, following my third 25 mg dose of Atenolol at about 9 AM, I noticed some dizziness when I rose from a time sitting.

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...

I have been on metoprolol for 15 yrs yrs . I take 100 mg 2 times a day . For heart palpatations and pvcs pac"s . For me it is not helping my B/P or heart rate that much . I am at 100 HR now . Something changed With that . It never really did help my BP . The docs always say I have anxiety. I was born with a heart defect ( They just found after all these yrs) but as for side effects . Yes I have lost hair ,weight gain Feeling glued to the bed couch etc .

in order for subq fluids to make the CHF worse, the kitty would need to first have CHF...yes it could worsen a pre-existing condition but as we said above it will not cause it!! Too much fluid accumulating around the heart is not good for CHF kitties. 150ml is alot of fluid at one time IMO......

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CHF is a condition where the heart does not effectively pump out all the blood received from the lungs, and blood and fluids backup and leak into the lung tissues. One does not always have CHF, but the underlying cause for CHF is the determining factor. Your weak contractions (EF below 50) can be due to heart muscle damage or cardiomyopathy (dilatation of the left ventricle). If there is heart muscle damage due to heart attack, viral disease, etc.

t believe it would say right then and there a patient is in CHF. A patient with CHF has the symptoms of the disease and tests such as a BNP would diagnose that. People aren't in CHF 24/7 ; they have periods where they go into CHF; there are times when a patient who has been diagnosed with CHF may be doing well.

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.

My husband was diagnosed with CHF (viral they think) a month ago. He had an echo in the hospital that showed EF of 10%. He is MUCH improved after medication therapy, but they are not repeating the echo to see if there has been any improvement. He is 37 years old and is terrified to do anything because we don't have any evidence one way or another if he's improving. He has his first appointment with the HF specialist on Monday, but they say they are not going to do a repeat echo then.

I will suggest the use beta blockers like atenolol/metoprolol which tend to slow the heart rate and thus improve the filling of the heart during the relaxation phase of the heart. I don’t think you need diuretics (drugs which increase the urine formation) as you don’t seem to have the symptoms of CHF presently. I sincerely hope that helps. Please do keep me posted. Kind regards.

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