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Changed from Sotalol to metoprolol

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pauline31919
pauline31919

My GP has changed my betablocke to metoprolol after several night time attacks.  He had told me to take extra Sotalol during an attack, but when I asked the pharmacist if I shouid do the same with these, she said No!  I also had to sign for them and give my phone no.  She said she would ring me to check in a week, what's that all about?  Any of you know?  She said the NHS want feedback, never heard of that before.  Scares me more now, I'm worried about taking these.  Help,,please.  

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  • kate07761
    kate07761 pauline31919

    Posted

    That is what Pharmacists are supposed to do with new meds.   I've had that before especially when picking up precription from new pharmacist.      Doing there job I'm glad to say.   

    • pauline31919
      pauline31919 kate07761

      Posted

      Thanks for that info Kate.   Exactly right as my GP told me today.  It took him a lot of thought to work it out tho! 
  • betty47298
    betty47298 pauline31919

    Posted

    been on metropolol for a long time ..never took sofotol..isn't one an anti-rhythmic drug and metropolol a rate drug? Do not know anything  else.

    • pauline31919
      pauline31919 betty47298

      Posted

      How are you getting on with metropolol Betty?  Sotalol keeps my rate perfect but my rhythm plays up and wakes me at night.  When I was on bisoprolol my rate would go to 130 during a breakthrough and I'd end up in  casualty.  I hope when I eventually switch to metro it keeps rate slower. All the best to you.  

    • betty47298
      betty47298 pauline31919

      Posted

      I think rate is fairly good. Don't know what it should be. Rhythm is off though..

  • Okapis
    Okapis pauline31919

    Posted

    How about asking your GP for flecainide and operate a pill in the pocket too if you get an attack. GPs can ring registrars for advice. Seen an AF specialist cardiologist yet?
    • pauline31919
      pauline31919 Okapis

      Posted

      Thanks for reply Okapis.  I had a bad reaction to flecanide when I had my first attack whilst on holiday in Spain.  Interesting advice tho. 
  • randi34135
    randi34135 pauline31919

    Posted

    You should be under the care of a cardiologist, NOW. Go see one immediately.
    • pauline31919
      pauline31919 randi34135

      Posted

      I saw cardio in January told me go back in a year, meanwhile Sotalol not keeping attacks away, have had a few during night but coping now, decided to stick with it and not take metoprolol. Thank you tho for your advice randi.  Best wishes.
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