Beta blockers

[Heathbar]

I'm on a small dose of bisoprolol, 2.5 mg's. To be honest it doesn't help the pvc's. Is there a specific beta blocker that deals directly with supressing these pvc's. I've been on toprol as well with no positive results.

[flipflop]

  It is my understanding that most medications used to treat asthma can aggravate palpitations, such as tachycardia , pvcs, and pacs.
  You said you had a pre existing heart condition, your doctor should know what is safe for you to use, if in doubt get a second opinion.
  Not surprising, most medications used to treat palpitations and tachycardia are not recommended for persons with asthma, kinda difficult boat to be in.
  I'm sure you can find a doctor to work with you to receive  equal treatment for both, if your pre existing condition is something as simple as mild uncomplicated mitral valve prolapse, then I wouldn't be too concerned, again check with your doctor, while this board offer some good information , it is not a substitute for consulting with your doctor or qualified physician.

Best wishes

flip

[flipflop]

  saw a similiar or almost identical post from a a previous poster on this forum in regards to the atenolol, I never saw that person post for along time , think his nickname was jdm.

  I take up 75 mg of atenolol daily without any side effects whatsoever, what works for one might not work for another, but I personally think atenolol is more eefctive for sinus  or anxiety tachycardia than verapamil. Just my personal opinion.

IF 1/4 tablet helps 4 times daily why not?

flip(Lyn)

[SaturnV]

I take attenolol for tach.  Started out at 25 mg once a day.  This turned me into a zombie from side effects.  So tried half twice a day...almost as bad.  Now using 1/4 tab 4 times a day and controls pulse pretty well but still feel the side effects especially if I cut the quarter tabs too large.  Some doctors tell me I should not even feel this "little".  Had a friend who took a 50 mg once a day for BP and did not even notice it!  Individual sensitivity to this drug is apparently very different.  

Now doc wants me to take varapamil to escape beta blocker side effects.  However, I look at potential side effects of that and cringe.  Anyone have similar experience with attenolol vs varapamil?  The cure can be worse than the condition.

[Kimma]

i took atenolol for sinus tach and pvc's. the second day i took it i had like 6 pvc's in a row and about 3 every minute all day, scared me to death so i stopped taking it. before atenolol i had only had single pvc's. i wont be tryin another beta blocker for a long time.

[sheryl1945]

I was put on tenormin (atenolol) about ten years ago for rapid heartbeat.  It works beautifully in that it slows my heart down to a comfortable rate, but I've had many pac's/pvc's since I started this med.  Anybody out there have the same thing?

[Kimma]

i get the quivering feeling as well, when its happening i check my pulse and it feels normal, the quivering lasts only a few seconds. i talked to my cardio about it and he said it might be afib? i know its not  Afib. well i have an appt on the 30th with an EP. i moved so i can no longer see my old ep. i get the quivering alot the day after drinking so i dont ever drink.(also cant drink because of low BP)
the quivering is very scary i wish i could figure out what it is...
kim