Metoprolol for mi
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She is on one Ecotrin per day, but I believe the doctor (now having seen an MI and thinking she is at risk for more) is trying to use something more potent to again lower the risk of another MI by lowering the risk of a clot (moreso than the Ecotrin can provide). What I'm still not happy with is both a beta blocker and an Angiotensin II. My Dad only needed a beta blocker and she gets overwhelmed with so many meds and doesn't tolerate them well.
I agree with maggiemag...reading your post it appears the underlyiong cause for your prior MI is coronary artery rleated. When there is an occlusion (the narrowing of vessels due to plaque) causes an increase of bp and higher than normal hr (compensation to increase cardiac output) due to the higher than normal resistance the heart has to pump against. Usually, the left ventricle enlarges as well to provide more capacity and stronger contractions.
I had a mild heart attack in 2005 and was told when they did a heart cath that there are no blockages and that my MI was probably due to coronary spasm. I have been hospitalized repeatedly since the heart attack and have tried all the usual medications such as verapamil, cardizem, imdur, metoprolol, lisinopril, norvasc and magnesium. I do not tolerate cardizem or imdur well. The angina was not controlled until they started me on Ranexa last year because the pain was constant and severe.
About four weeks ago I went to emerg with tachycardia regular sinus at about 180 beats/min which it did for several hours until they gave me metoprolol. My heart has not really gone back to a regular beat since - I am now on metoprolol.
Would a previous heart attack show up on an ECG?
I am exhausted and am losing weight ( which is normally almost impossible for me) I am also anxiety ridden.
Thanks for your help.
If you are already taking 100mg metoprolol and you are still having spells of tachycardia, then yes, do continue to seek help. One would hope that the metoprolol would control your symptoms, and if not, then further consultation is appropriate.
On the treadmill I normally do 10 min warmup and then 30 sec running and 30 sec walking for 20 minutes then a 5 minute cool down.
On Thursday I was about 26 minutes into my cardio when it felt like someone hit me with a broom stick across my mid back. It caused my breating to gasp twice. I then noticed pain in my center right portion of my back. I continued for about a minute and then stopped my workout early.
My husband had Anterior MI w/multiple cardiac arrests two years ago (comatose x1 week, on life support, sustained MOD, treated with hemodialysis for a month); Anoxic encephalopathy still a problem, with the short-term memory deficit.Also suffered ischemic colitis & GI hemorrhage, secondary to the MI. Anemic (last hgb 13). Has pulmonary hypertension with RVSP of 90, some tricuspid and mitral regurg. ICD/Pacemaker inserted in 2008 for fainting episodes with relief.
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...
Im 41 y.o. male, i had recently an MI and underwent rescue PTCA and stenting of mid LAD and OM. post infarct/stent echo showed hypokinesia of ant IVS from base to mid.
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.
Had calcium score done a few months ago and score went from 20 (two years ago) to 19 (now). I seem to be doing a good job except for the HDL. I have been doing some research and have read that Metroprolol can lower HDL. My Cardiologist stated that I could switch from Metroprolol 25MG to Diltazem 120MG. (Resting Heart rate anywhere from 65-80) My only fear is that I have been told the Beta Blocker is better if you have Known heart disease. Can you give me your opinion.
Hello everyone. I am back with what I hope is simple question. A couple of weeks ago my doctor put me on Metoprolol for my PVC'S, elevated blood pressure because of fast heart rate. He also renewed my prescription for Xanax because I have severe anxiety. Has anyone taken these medications together and had any adverse reaction? I don't like to take pills at all but I am at the point I have to take something for this anxiety because I am barely functioning!
I used to take a slow-release Propranolol 80 mg every day, which caused severe tiredness and extreme fatigue, to the point that I was not able to think straight and sometimes could not even get out of bed. Apparently, Propranolol also inhibits the ability for you to burn fat, not to mention gastrointestinal issues. Depression is also significantly higher when taking Propranolol.
Flecainide, Atenolol are often prescribed along with the aforementioned Metoprolol. I was on various dosages of Metoprolol for 6 years, but found it to be ineffective in preventing SVT episodes which happened about 3-5 time per month. At one point, I was on 200mg which is a pretty large dose. The med did make them earier to convert. I no longer experience SVT since my ablation, but still take a 50mg dose of Metoprolol to keep the BP in line.
Are you sure this is SVT?
He says it acts as good antioxident and is good for recovery of heart after MI. I had MI eight months back and have LV enlargement and hypokinesis of LV walls with EF of 30%.
Does someone has experience or information on red wine being good for heart if taken in small quanytities. I am concerned that it might interfere with medications for heart(coreg, ACE-I, aspirin, aldectone etc.. I am not diabetic.
Thanks in advance for responding.
all due to an MI and stent in RCA. Dr took me off lisinopril due to dry cough about 6 weeks ago and upped coreg to 6.25 mg. cough resolved but I have been having early morning rapid heart beat (wakes me up) in recent weeks and my tinnitus has become much worse. My upper back pain which started while on drugs is also worse since the dosage went up.
I have taken Toprol xl 25 mg for about 5 years. My doctor switched me to metoprolol several months ago. When I filled my prescription this time, it was from a different mfg and I think I may be having problems with it as I just don't feel right. Could changing the mfg make a difference? ALSO, my doctor prescribed 50 mg to be cut in half for my prescribed 25 mg dose. Does cutting this tablet in half compromise the time release?
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