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beta blockers and pacs

In Oct. of 2014 I had a cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation.  Prior to the procedure I was prescribed lopressor which was not effective.  My cardiologist switched me to a small dose of sotalol 20 mg twice daily (due to bradycardia), which worked better for me.  Following the procedure, I hoped to stop taking the sotalol but have been unable to due to continuing PACs.
I feel the PACs which are uncomfortable and anxiety evoking.  I worry they may precipitate another bout of atrial fib or require another cardiac ablation.
I wonder if anyone has been able to reduce or eliminate PACs with beta blockers or any other intervention.  Thank you.  Monto  
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I was diagnosed with Afib in January 2012.  Because my Chadd score was within "the range" cardologist put me on aspirin regiment.  I had a mini stroke Sept. 28, 2012.  I am now on warfarin for the rest of my life... Also, I am on Atenolol which seems to work very well.  

Funny story, I was in the doctor's office, in Afib, big time and he wanted to schedule an ablation.  As soon as he said that I went back into sinus rhythm.  I am in and out of Afib all the time.  It is not too bothersome unless I am in a high range of Afib.  This has become my new normal.  The biggest drawback is scheduling surgical procedures and if I need to get off the warfarin.  (dental procedures, D&C, and colonoscopy )  Also, taking antibiotics is a big deal.  Ugh.  
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Hi
I had by far the most succes with the beta blocker Nevibolol. Ive tried most others, but this reduced my PAC's to just a little feeling instead of bumps.
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