What can be done for PAC's?

[seebright]

I have PAC's, PVC's, Atrial Tacchicardia, Atrial Fib.  I am on Amiodarone.  It has worked for several years until now.  I am having benign PAC's every 3-5 beats all day.  Surely something can be done?  I am tired.

[taratownsend]

Hi I have all the same things you do. pac's,pvc's,svt. I'm not on any beta blockers or calcium channel blockers they made things worse for me and i had a very hard time breathing on them. So I just take Ativan usually 2-4 mg per day. I also suffer from migraines and dizziness.

I also have muscle spasms in my throat all the time, do you have them?

I hope you feel better soon.

Blessings,

Tara :)

[seebright]

Thanks for the response.  I do not have throat spasms. What is Ativan?  Does it work?

[Momto3]

Some people have found relief with SSRI (medications).  

I doubt your doctor wants to prescribe anything more potent, but what about a different BB or CCB?  Maybe it would help....

connie

[julesluvsdrew]

Hey,I was curious about the meds your taking..Amiodarone?I have a feeling there could be a good chance my new cardio will put me on that for my v tach..What are its side affects?I heard something about being in the sun and your skin turns kinda blue??

[seebright]

Unfortunately, Amiodarone has many side effect, some of which are serious.  Blue skin, my doctor said, is usually found in people who spend hours in the sun such as a farmer.  I do have a few blue streaks on my legs but they kind of look like bruises.  I have to take thyroid medication because of the Amiodarone.  It can also cause lung problems.  Now, after all the negatives, I have to say that Amiodarone is a great medication for controlling heart arrhythmias, however, according to my doctor it should be used as a last resort.

[julesluvsdrew]

Thanks for all the info...I was just curious because I want to try to opt for medicine first to see if that can control my V tach....I wonder if there are others besides Amiodarone that can help just as good??

[seebright]

Ok it has been a long time since last I posted.  Did they put you on Amiodarone?  Here is a warning note about the medication:  The reason I have not responded since July 7 is because I almost died from Amiodarone Lung toxicity.  I have been in and out of the hospital and was put on high doses of prednisone.  I ballooned up 40 pounds.  It has taken me over a year to recuperate and now I have some permanent scarring in my lungs.  I finally went to another electrophysiologist and had a procedure called a Pulmonary Vein Ablation.  Was it worth it?  I think so but it has only been one month since the surgery.  Please keep checking your lung functions if you opt to use Amiodarone.  A good choice for v-tach is Atenelol.  Have you tried that?

[allaflutter1213]

I have found success through supplements, mainly magnesium.