How to taper off Atenenol?

[Abeybaby]

Thank you for taking my question. Yes its about those dreaded PVC's again but this time a question about Atenenol and tapering.  I am male, 40, no CAD, all tests normal- echo, stress, holters etc ...but do have PVC's and many times runs of two or three in a row but for the most part get several hundred per day lasting a few days to now for the first time 2 months straight with some relief days here and there.

Questions: I was told by my cardiologist that i could take atenenol 12,5 mg on a prn basis (as needed) to help alleviate the symptoms. I have been taking the atenenol for about 35 days straight now but i cant say its helping all that much- it keeps my heart at a slower pace which is good because with the PVC's i often get bouts of tachy. Question #1: Thus, how do you taper when only taking 12,5 mg of the drug per day and how is it done safely? I do notice by the 21 st hour after having taking the drug before my heart paces around 90-95 until the next dose three hrs later and then goes back to 70 or so. Question #2: Can one build tolerance on such a small dose? Question #3: Is it safe to work out taking a small dose of beta blocker?
Question #4: Should I expect a rebound by solowley eliminating the drug - ie: tachycardia because i no longer have he beta blocker in my system? Question #5: How many days or weeks is normal rebound ie: tachy until the heart goes back to its normal rythum or bpm which mine is around 80/bpm w/out the drug?

Thanks Very much-

[Momto3]

You're welcome and thank you too!!  I'm glad you are getting some relief from the dizziness.  I think I'd rather have the pvcs...I think.  You may actually find that the pvcs disappear as quickly as they appeared.  Strange how they work.

Sorry to hear your hubby is not well.  I'm sure it's easier to care for him absent the dizzy spells.  Good luck with your doctor appointment.  Has the SOB or chest discomfort subsided at all?  Hope so.  Take care.

Hey, you're not nuts...That would make us all nuts : 0

[madgeOwens]

Hey, she pit me back on the Inderol and added a nerve med with it.  Already I feel a bit of relief. I was having pvc every twp beats in her office and the nurse couldnt even get my pulse, or b/p...........anyway......I will pay out of pocket for Inderol as long as it works, I just want to feel good again.  The nerve med is to help me cope with alot of stress with hubbys illness.He is really sick and the most important thing, so its important that I can feel well to care for him. Thank you so much for the kindness you have shown, I appreciate that more than you know.

[c123]

Perhaps you may want to try the Coreg I've been trying for one month now. I take 6.25 (I think this is equivalent to 12.5 Atenolol). I can sleep normally now with the Coreg. Atenolol gave me an insomnia problem (woke up after 5 hours and couldn't return to sleep). The Coreg seems to help some with anxiousness too. The side effects for me are water retention with Coreg and some tingling. If I drink more water it helps with the water retention which is usually in my fingers and toes and sometimes in my legs.

[madgeOwens]

Thanks so much you are great!  I am off the toprol and the dizziness is slowly subsiding......however I am getting pvc's like crazy haha..I don't know what else to do. I can't take a med that makes me unable to care for my husband now so we will see what my doctor says tomorrow. Thanks for being such a dear. I have been nuts lately I know from re reading my posts haha

[madgeOwens]

It is not purely psychological .  They make you feel that way but there are enough people in here to prove they are mistaken. I do also think anxiety over the palpitations and chest pain is true enough, but its indeed not the cause. I bet when you are completely relaxed and enjoying yourself you get them same as me. If it were not for the viscious symptoms I wouldnt mind so much.

[madgeOwens]

It is not purely psychological .  They make you feel that way but there are enough people in here to prove they are mistaken. I do also think anxiety over the palpitations and chest pain is true enough, but its indeed not the cause. I bet when you are completely relaxed and enjoying yourself you get them same as me. If it were not for the viscious symptoms I wouldnt mind so much.