inderal and hyperthroidism

[snoeice]

I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroism.  My heart rate typically with regular movement is 116-120.  Is it really necessary to take inderal with a sinus tachycardia that is related to thyroid levels. I am afraid to take this medicine.  It will be the first time I have ever had to take any medicine.  I am 47 years old, a female and in otherwise good health.  I have been prescribed to take 20 mg of Inderal Three times a day?  

[snoeice]

Thanks so much.  I finally got the nerve to take the inderal last night.  I have taken your advice and protected my heart.  Hopefully I will be able to help others.  I am off to take thyroid tests for the next step of my journey.  Thanks again.

[lagoya]

inderal is qiute common to use in hyperthyroid as it helps protect the heart from the effects of the un balance of hormone in your system ,once the thyroid is under control some can come off this but in the mean time the beta  blocker is used to slow things down .inderal is a old med and is tolerated well in most.

[Hunahoney]

I to was suffered from hyperthyroidism, for me I ignored the systems for a couple of years and payed a very dear price. I went through radioactive Iodine treatment and because I ignored for so long my heart was so they say enlarged and finally when I got my BP under control I went in to CHF and now take med's for the rest of my life please to take your meds, a fast HR is of concern and should not be ignored. If you would contact me here I will be glad to share my experince with you

[Jerry_NJ]

I do not have any experience with "inderal" but see it is a beta blocker that can be used to control/reduce high heart rate.  I have used Toprol and Metroprolo, and in heavy dose.  My experience is that those beta blocker do reduce the heart rate and in high dose will cause some dizziness in me.  I currently am taking 50 mg of Metroprolo twice a day and have little or no side effects.  

On the other hand a HR of 116+ when up and walking around doesn't strike me as particularly high.  Does it drop to below 80, say, when you are at rest?  I guess the medication is for hyperthyroism, not high HR.  

Not sure I really got around to your point/question....but as a regular on prescription medications I recommend that you follow your doctor's prescribed medication.  Look for any bad/unpleasant side effects and discuss those with your doctor if they occur.