Confused by bisoprolol
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Hi
My cardiologist prescribed 1.25mg bisoprolol for heart palpitations. I think I misunderstood the Doctor as I'm sure he said to take it as and when I get the palps but my GP said no, I should be taking it daily. The reason I went to GP was because I was dizzy. He seemed to think it was because I kept stop starting them. I'm exhausted too but I haven't had a pill for three days as I haven't had any palps. I'm sort of scared of taking them because my blood pressure is lowish and I'm scared it will make it lower. My pulse rate is 59/60 where it's usually around 75. I don't know what to do. My GP said do you prefer the palps then ? He's not very sympathetic. Any advice please ?
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julie1717 kim59492
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jean37082 kim59492
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I have palps., but doctor told me to take bisoprolol every day and the consultant told me that also. I had a 24 hour heart monitor on,but nothing happened so I think it's best to do as advised, it;s only a low amount so you should be O.K. (says me) Good luck . ps, get another doctor
Carthorse kim59492
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kim59492
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shouldnt i feel more tired and how ive been feeling ON the pills instead of off them? i havent take one in three days and feel like C***
Julie you actually felt worse when you missed the dose?
I have been on it for two days off it for three days for about two months, it's no wonder im feeling so horrible i think.
So is there a better time of day to take it? im thinking before bed as it makes me drowsy through the day.
julie1717 kim59492
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Some on here advice taking it evenings as then some of the side effects (aches etc) will occur when you are asleep. It can make you drowsy anyway. my advice us take it at time that suits you as everyone is different
charles96586 kim59492
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My consultant said that I could take my 1.25 mg dose as and when required and I have that in writing . My doctor said that I had to take it every day ! I stopped taking it after 5 weeks as my pulse dropped to 31 BPM . I also realised from reading back over consultants letters that I was prescribed bisoprolol for tachycardia (fast heart rate) when I actually have proximal AF and bradycardia (slow heart rate ) . I am it seems tricky to treat as have both fast and slow heart rhythms .Just had my 3rd holter tape monitor over the weekend so hopefully I will get some answers soon.
derek76 charles96586
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mikep22 derek76
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derek76 mikep22
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I am only taking Losartan for my BP.
mikep22 derek76
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derek76 mikep22
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As one of the team said, the cath lab is the safest place in the world as they have everyting there to save lives in an emergency. I lay there talking to the EP as he was doing it although the nurse later said that the sedation had made me drop off a couple of times.
The problem is that you are advised to restrict arm movements for six weeks so that is very awkward. Most people sail through it but I had quite a few problems. I was told by three people after diagnosis that I needed a dual chamber pacemaker but was fitted with a single chamber one. The one who fitted it said that was what was on the letter that he had from the one who told me that I needed a dual chamber one.
I developed a chest pain later in the day that I recognised as a pneumo thorax and had to have fluid drained from my lung the next day as the catheter had punctured my chest wall.
Initially I was not aware of the pacemaker except when washing and could barely detect where it was. Now after three months it looks like a swelling on my chest and I have muscle discomfort round it and under my arm. I had a cardiology appointment two weeks ago but they said that it was well seated and ignored how it looked. I also have some breast growth on that side and a sensitive itching nipple that they said to see my GP about and he has arranged for a CT scan.
My GP said that the pacemaker moves and is not in its original position and should not show as obviously as it does. He asked if I wanted it removed... I said that I still need it but perhaps it should be replaced.
Some hospitals put the pacemaker into a pocket made of pig material that the body attaches to better. Most are made of nickel but some are gold coated. I had meant to comment on a nickel allergy that stops me from wearing a watch. For years I have had some blotches on my arms that come and go but are now much more widespread. I did not suggest that connection to my GP when he commented on them when he looked at my chest.
The other person who had a pacemaker fitted on the same day came back with chest pains the next day. They examined him and told him that they were not cardiac related and sent him on his way.Like you he had no symptoms and his heart rate was in the 20's and was found when he went for a pre operation check prior to a hip replacement that then had to be cancelled.
Well you did ask:-)
Good luck for Saturday.
derek76 kim59492
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billhopefull kim59492
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It may be you should look at possible reasons you get the palps (too much coffee, alcohol, nicotine or anxiety , physical exercise ) in case you can help yourself.