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Meds for PVC and Afib

Meds for PVC and Afib

I had a bout of Afib back in May and was at that time switched from a Beta Blocker to a Calcium Channel Blocker.  Since then I had a really bad flair up of PVC's that landed me in the ER last week.  I went for a follow up with my GP this past Tuesday and he added 12.5mgs of Metoprolol (sp) a day along with my 120mgs of Cartia XT 2 times a day.  The first day it was WONDERFUL, not one PVC then yesterday they flared up again.  My question is, is there a time frame for your body to adjust before this combo of meds will begin to work effectively for the PVC's?  When I was on the beta blocker before (50mgs once a day) I didn't ever hardly have any PVC's.  I have 2 small children and I'm afraid to even MOVE when these things flare up!  I'm really really hoping that I just need to give the medication time!  Thank you in advance for your help.

I posted this question for the doctor as well but I thought I would see if I could get other people's experiences. Thanks!

Krista
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