Beta blockers

[Heathbar]

I'm on a small dose of bisoprolol, 2.5 mg's. To be honest it doesn't help the pvc's. Is there a specific beta blocker that deals directly with supressing these pvc's. I've been on toprol as well with no positive results.

[flipflop]

  It is my understanding that most medications used to treat asthma can aggravate palpitations, such as tachycardia , pvcs, and pacs.
  You said you had a pre existing heart condition, your doctor should know what is safe for you to use, if in doubt get a second opinion.
  Not surprising, most medications used to treat palpitations and tachycardia are not recommended for persons with asthma, kinda difficult boat to be in.
  I'm sure you can find a doctor to work with you to receive  equal treatment for both, if your pre existing condition is something as simple as mild uncomplicated mitral valve prolapse, then I wouldn't be too concerned, again check with your doctor, while this board offer some good information , it is not a substitute for consulting with your doctor or qualified physician.

Best wishes

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[flipflop]

  saw a similiar or almost identical post from a a previous poster on this forum in regards to the atenolol, I never saw that person post for along time , think his nickname was jdm.

  I take up 75 mg of atenolol daily without any side effects whatsoever, what works for one might not work for another, but I personally think atenolol is more eefctive for sinus  or anxiety tachycardia than verapamil. Just my personal opinion.

IF 1/4 tablet helps 4 times daily why not?

flip(Lyn)

[SaturnV]

I take attenolol for tach.  Started out at 25 mg once a day.  This turned me into a zombie from side effects.  So tried half twice a day...almost as bad.  Now using 1/4 tab 4 times a day and controls pulse pretty well but still feel the side effects especially if I cut the quarter tabs too large.  Some doctors tell me I should not even feel this "little".  Had a friend who took a 50 mg once a day for BP and did not even notice it!  Individual sensitivity to this drug is apparently very different.  

Now doc wants me to take varapamil to escape beta blocker side effects.  However, I look at potential side effects of that and cringe.  Anyone have similar experience with attenolol vs varapamil?  The cure can be worse than the condition.

[Kimma]

i took atenolol for sinus tach and pvc's. the second day i took it i had like 6 pvc's in a row and about 3 every minute all day, scared me to death so i stopped taking it. before atenolol i had only had single pvc's. i wont be tryin another beta blocker for a long time.

[sheryl1945]

I was put on tenormin (atenolol) about ten years ago for rapid heartbeat.  It works beautifully in that it slows my heart down to a comfortable rate, but I've had many pac's/pvc's since I started this med.  Anybody out there have the same thing?

[jg2001]

I have a quick question, and trying to post a question in the Heart and Respiratory areas is kinda difficult.  I wanted to ask this earlier and BEFORE I use my inhalers this evening.  I have irregular, rapid heartbeat, emphysema and asthma.  I have been on albuteral (quick relief) and atrovent (long acting relief) inhalers along with asthmacort.  Two weeks ago my dr upper my Qvar dose (steriod) and then yesterday added Serevent to the list.  Everything was kinda "OK" except for the lower leg cramps.  Last night was the first night that I used all 4 inhalers (not albuteral).  I felt a little light headed and palpations..but not unusually so, and went to sleep.  This morning I used all 4 again and went to work.  I had extreme shakes, palpations, chest tightness and even slight actual pain in the left upper quadrant, light sweats and noticeable ringing in the ears.  I know I have a pre-existing heart condition, and have been through Halter Monitor, and all the tests, my heart just beats too fast and skips beats once in a while.  Stupid question now that I think about it, but is this something to be concerned with?  Ok, would YOU use all the inhalers again?  I know you're not doctors, and maybe I shouldn't be asking in the middle of a thread, but I feel I don't want to wait for an answer.


Thanks for your time,

Jamie
41 years, Female