Dear Doctor,
Thanks for answering all my previous questions. I just have a few more. I had been taking Atenolol for the past two years without any problems, then all of a sudden I had an episode of very frequent PVCs.
I noticed within an half hour of taking the medication, the PVCs would come on strong and increase in frequency, then after hours the medication would wear off, the PVCs would decrease or disappear altogether, then when I took my next dose the cycle would begin all over again, after several days I said there must be a connection and I tappered off the medication .
After stopping the medication, the PVCs most only bothered me in the mornings upon awaking and lasted only 1-2 hours, then diappeared for the rest of the day. After 2 weeks of this, they're practically gone, just an occasional thump now and then , but nothing to be bothered by.
My question is : Have you ever had any patients complain or note the same experience while taking atenolol or other beta blockers , as I had the same experience with Inderal about four years ago.
I have also been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis , and from what understand that can make one more prone arrythmias, Do
you think this could be contributing factor also?
My heart rate is a little high upon waking in the morning, usually 90 to 110 bpm. but at night it when at rest it is usually
52 to 60 bpm, Is this difference of any concern?
Thanks again for this wonderful service and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO
YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES.
THANKS,
Hank.