The "lol" is in fact the beta blockers. I do know sotalol is a beta blocker but nearly in a class by itself. Because of it being sotatolol, I would want specific detailed info from an md and likely a pharmacist too. But.. changing from propranolol to metoprolol and later to carvedilol did not take much of a transition. I didn't have to wean slowly because the beta blockage was still in effect and so not running away with the rhythms... at least no more than was already happening anyhow.
Your question leads me to wonder if you got your prescription from a medical doctor. It seems that person would tell you how to transition.
I hope you are not getting meds off the "web" and self-testing.
I haven't looked up, but isn't sotalol and atenolol anti-arrhythmia drugs,or are they indeed just another beta blocker - like metoprolol (maybe the ending "lol" is the key to the answer - I'm still learning the extensive drug names).
Hello...
Beta-blocker therapy should not be withdrawn abruptly (particularly in patients with CAD), but gradually tapered to avoid acute tachycardia, hypertension, and/or ischemia.
My cardiologist did a "wash-out" of Sotolol before initiating another medication. It generally takes 2-5 days to clear this drug from your system.
Follow your doc recommendations. but, I imagine you don't have to because you are only switching from one beta-blocker to another. So, you are essentially not lifting the beta-blockade.