PVC'S/Atenolol vs. Sectral

Posted By JOHN on January 26, 1999 at 13:20:39:







Thanks so much for your help in the past with questions.  I have three
questions.  1) Which medication, Sectral or Atenolol, would be best for
problematic PVC's? I want the least side-effects possible. My Cardiologist
prescribed Sectral; my Internist prescribed Atenolol.
2)Lately, I have had hundreds of PVC's a day.  Is it common to have
numerous PVC's in a row (I do)?
3)I have not started any beta-blocking agent yet, but my cardiologist
says it is ok to take Sectral if I am having a "bad day" with PVC's and
to stop taking the next day.  Is that ok?
My background is that I am 33yrs. old, non-smoker/non-drinker, in
relatively good health other than these annoying palpitations. I do
take Paxil (10mg.) for anxiety.