A question or two about Propranolol

[XanderB]

Today marks the third week of having my RAI treatment done.  After being back on the PTU for 2 weeks, I'm now off it for good (or at least until my first lab).  However, I'm still on the beta blocker.  The question is, how long should I stay on these?  I had asked my Endo about this, but he said he doesn't want to mess with that stuff since it's not his specialty.  I do have a Cardiologist, but I have yet to get a return call about this.

Also, are there adverse effects to taking a beta blocker if your heart is 'normal'?

[XanderB]

I'm still waiting for my Cardio to give me a call back.  I left a message with his nurse on Monday >.<

I can't tell if my heart is regular right now because I take the meds twice a day (which seems to cover the entire day).  I don't want to just not take it one morning and see what happens just because...well, because it's my heart.  It's a pretty useful item that I'd like to have for as long as possible. :P

[Smilerdeb]

The only adverse effect is it will lower your heart rate and make you tired.
I stopped the beta blockers when the heart stopped racing.
I took my pulse for a few days (a couple of times a day) and when it was down between 60-70 bpm, I stopped the beta blockers.
Although I did take one tablet (20mg) just when I was going hypo (around 5 week mark) as the thyroid fired up (which is normal) before it died off....this gave me a fast heartrate for a day.So thats why I took it.

Its been a year and 8 months now since I took a beta blocker.
Give your Cardio a call and see what he/she says.