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Multiple pvc's, when symptomatic are best treated with beta blockers. There are many patients out there who take beta blockers and have none to minimal side effects. Given that you are having symptoms i would strongly encourage you to take these meds. If the PVC's break through the beta blockers and you continue to have symptoms you could consider seeing an electrophysiologist for a possible PVC ablation procedure.

Hi, I have come across some studies that implicate the use of beta blockers especially when combined with a diuretic (thiazide type) as a cause of Diabetes. As a result of the study concerned, I believe in the UK doctors have been urged to switch patients from this combination to something else for the treatment of blood pressure. I have a strong family history of Type 2 diabetes and am 46 years old female.

It has been consistently 120/95 range with the Micardis, but suddenly is reading 150/105. Is it time to take the beta blockers my doctor has been hinting at, or is the perhaps temporary due to infection. Thanks!

Sadly I have to say my experience is that beta blockers can cause the symptoms you mention (well I can't relate to the "tightness" issue - I may just not notice it). If you have normal or low BP, the BB can be problematic. It seems you doctors think it isn't. Best advice is listen to your doctors, maybe a lower does BB could be tried with the doctor's approval. What has the BB done to help, with what?

1. Is having this many arrythmias potentially dangerous? 2. Can the beta-blockers be making it worse? 3. What can I do to find a definitive answer w/o going thru invasive procedures? 4. Can I possibly eliminate / significantly reduce these through a healthy diet, regular exercise, weight loss, stress reduction,& the addition of a cal/mag supplement, fish and flax? 3. Should I seek a second opinion & should that person be an electrophysiologist?

Total I am on 4 different meds for bp. Without beta blocker and calcium channel blocker my resting HR was around 120. Wasn't good. I don't totally understand his reasoning either but its worked. I just don't understand why I become so uncomfortably aware when HR reaches 65 and above now. Sometimes I do have the pvcs etc and of course I notice those.. Thanks for responding.

Beta blockers, such as metoprolol, do lower the heart rate. They are supposed to do that. I also had to limit my metoprolol because of , what I thought, was the lowest rate that I wanted. I also take lisinopril, which is an ace inhibitor, to lower the blood pressure. It works differently and does not lower the heart rate. I think both of these drugs are good in my case and maybe in yours.

I took a dose of Micardis and a beta blocker and also a valium to try to calm me down. Its now 10 am and my BP has gone down to 153/93 but i still don't feel quite right. I have been to the ER in the past with this and they just do what I did and then I go home later. The doctor says they dont worry much about these occasional episodes (easy for him to say) only if the blood pressure stays high for longer periods. Anybody else have these 'attacks'? Any ideas what might be the cause?

Amiloride hydrochloride - Midamor Bumetanide - Bumex Ethacrynic acid - Edecrin Furosemide - Lasix Spironolactone - Aldactone Torsemide - Demadex Triamterene - Dyrenium Beta-blockers Beta blockers block the effect of adrenaline on the cardiovascular system, slow the heart rate, and reduce stress on the heart and the arteries.

Because of your posting I have requesting that my cardio doctor place me on an ARB (he chose Micardis - 80MG) and took me off the Beta blocker I was on for the past two years. I'm hoping what you say is true and will also work for me but I have a question (reference paragraph below): "Your body produces a hormone called angiotensin II that constricts blood vessels. By narrowing the blood vessels, it can make your blood pressure go up.

I take Sotalol for afib and tach-no real side effects. It does work well-it is a beta blocker/anti-arrthyhmic. I used to take Coreg for heart failure-no side effects until they upped my dose, then hypotensive and dizzy alot.I was on digoxin to slow my rate, which it did too well.I used to take Profafenone for arrthymhias-no side effects for me. I take red yeast rice and fish oil for cholesterol (both with my cardiologists blessing).

A month ago (being a smoker again for quite a few years now, both pot and tobacco) these supraventricular extrasystoles became intolerably frequent so I had to be hospitalized and these problems were recorded on a Holter monitor which registered both - very frequent supraventricular but also some ventricular extrasystoles. I was introduced Concor (another beta blocker) and, once again Xanax.

I had paroxymal afib like you have. Generally a beta blocker like you are taking is geared toward keeping your heart rate slower while in AFIB. The aspirin is to prevent clots. I'm surprised that you are not on coumadin. 50 mg of metaprolol is not a high dose. I don't have AFIB anymore but I take 50 mg of atenolol per day to prevent any irritation of the heart muscle. I would question the beta blocker because it is not intended to keep you in rythmn.

I think you need to discuss what options you have to return to the Cardizem CD results. Is this a beta blocker? Metoprolol is also a generic that is widely available and inexpensive. Calcium channel blockers can also be used to lower BP. Both of these also lower HR, which I think you don't need, but it you do well on a lower HR then anything over 40 at rest should be fine.

(like older beta blockers) I believe BISOPROLOL (ZEBETA)though an older beta blocker, is currently the better beta blocker, but it does not provide the greatest heart rate control.

Bingo! You're on a beta-blocker and I've been mulling over whether this is the ticket for tx. I'm on Ramipril, an ace inhibitor that has such good reviews, it's mind-boggling. And it doesn't work for me for my tx-related pressure. Beta-blockers fell out of favor and had bad press, even though my mom took it successfully for years. Somehow, it makes sense to me that how it dilates the arteries and slows down the heart would be a perfect match with the side effects of tx.

I am 33female with MVP, PVC and asthma. I am taking 50mg of atenelol 2x a day and albuterol as needed, which is about 4-5 times a day, sometimes more. I was on singular but pvc's got real bad. I also have allergies so they had me on an allergy md. I have also stopped taking that. I have been on xanax for anxiety. Q: Does anyone know the side affects of one med to the other condition?

I've tried standard BP meds like Micardis, and they did nothing to help my blood pressure, which is why my doctor thinks my high BP is inessential. I've also tried Bystolic, which is supposed to be a higher grade of beta blocker in comparison to Atenolol, but Bystolic did nothing for me. For simply blocking adrenaline to the heart, Atenolol is awesome. I also take 25mg of HCTZ (water pill, basically) and 145mg of Tricor, which is for triglycerides.

* Eliminate all unnecessary medications. * My motto is no blood thinners, beta blockers, diuretics. It's all one system - without healthy blood, you can't have a healty vascular system. * Eliminate stress. * Eliminate debt - become financially healthy * Eliminate negativity - be happy. * Enjoy life - define yourself as a normal person not a patient. * A glass of red wine with dinner every night. (if you're not an alcoholic) * Perhaps a good Multi-Vitamin.

Hi thank u for ur suggestions, i had originally kept a log of my triggers, over the yrs i know i cant eat cheese, chocolate, alcohol, and scents etc. I have also done massage therapy in the past as i also hurt my neck a couple of yrs ago, but this does not affect my migraines only my tension headaches. over the yrs ive been able to tell the difference in types of pain for stress, tension or migraine headaches. my neuro.

I have tried Buspar (which gave me headaches), and tried Paxil (which made my PVC's worse). I have also tried Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel blockers but they didn't seem to help much either. Beta Blockers gave me terrible headaches as well. I think it is because I have naturally low blood pressure anyways. Doctors here say don't worry about palpitations, but it is too late, I am terrified of them. No amount of pacifying from EP doctors or my family physican will make me stop worrying.

I have been offered every medication under the sun by too many psychiatrists to count, but I am scared of taking anything but a beta blocker and Xanax. What can I do? I can't afford to go thru therapy again right now - plus it didn't help all that much to begin with. I am TERRIFIED of the thought of taking an SSRI - I'm scared of the weight gain and the heart palpitations it may cause. I don't know what to do, I can't let myself spiral out of control again.

For my blood pressure, the only thing that seems to work is Atenolol (50mg); I've tried Micardis and other blood pressure meds like it, and I've even tried other beta blockers like Bystolic, but Atenolol is the only thing that slows down my heart and regulates my blood pressure somewhat. I'm also on HCTZ (25mg), which is just a water pill basically. Then I take Tricor (145mg I think?), which is to help lower triglycerides. I also take fish oil and flax seed oil pills.

They dont have that much trouble diagnosing, and they're difficult to treat because because it takes 1 cell in the heart to cause a PAC or PVC and there isnt a good target for a drug to act on a single cell that causes an early beat. Beta blockers slow the entire heart down, and that's the best there will probably be for a long time. plus there are many diffrent causes and diffrent types of arrythmias. Medicine might be making leaps and bounds but it isnt perfect.

think they brought them on more. Xanax, lol. Inderal, beta blocker. And another one I can't remember. I tend to wake up in am w/migraines or I get them from scents or major stress/tension. I will be looking more into this site. Glad I found it. I need advice and people who understand mirgraines! It's horrible and I have young children.

Most of my loved ones are unsympathetic since they all have heart palps and see them as normal. They are telling me to take a beta-blocker since I am spending too much time thinking about all this. They think I am making myself worse by trying to understand what is going on. I feel that if I fully understand palps they will loose their power over me. I am almost certain that my palps are caused by simple life stress and with reduced stress they will diminish on their own.

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