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[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

oh my gosh am i the only one having these things so ofton or is there others out there , been with me 10 weeks when i think they going away they come back. i have acid reflux today, does that cause them to. i taking atenolol 25 a day seems to help but than here they are again its so scarey, i know they not going kill me but after 120 weeks ive had enought. what more can you do for them beside meds any ideals. thanks for help

[SillyHeart]

Almost all of us have them.  Very annoying, but not deadly.

[NurseBonnie]

atenolol is for high blood pressure.  Were you experiencing reflux before taking the drug?  It is not usually a treatment for reflux.  You need to ask your doctor for a precription to treat reflux ie antacid.  You can get over the counter ant acid like Zantac, Prilosec, Pepcid. The are not as strong as a Rx, but can help until you get to your doctor. Elivil an antidepresssant can also be used for reflux. Ask your doctor before taking any medications. I hope this helps.

Nurse Bonnie

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

oh yes i take stuff for reflux its the pac that are getting me i take the atenolol for them been on it a week has my stomack tore up- my blood pressure goes from 131/78 to 93/50 flutters are better at times and than back dr said take more atenolol for flutters up to a 100mg a day but if i did my bp would be zero. so your a nurse thats a great job thanks for helping others . my hats off to you

[dmil241]

I have trouble with acid reflux too. When that is really acting up, my palpitations are always worse. I actually asked my cardiologist about once. He said that he wasn't surprised because the acid reflux probably upset the vagal nerve which could cause more palps.