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Recently diagnosed with AFIB

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michelemuffin
michelemuffin

I was just recently diagnosed with AFIB last month and was put on 25 mg of metoprolol. Last week I had a follow up with my heart doctor and she increased my dosage to 50 mg but my ekg was fine and so was my blood pressure. I didn't ask then but now I am wondering why it was increased if the original dosage seemed to be working fine.

Also would like everyone's opinion on this medication. Does it work foryou? Does it make you sleepy?

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  • jx41870
    jx41870 michelemuffin

    Posted

    Haven't used metoprolol specifically, don't believe they generally make you sleepy so much as very calm.  Beta blockers in general can raise your blood sugar, cause crazy dreaming.  My mom took metoprolol for years, my neighbor takes it, very common in the US, a little bit "old school".  I take a different beta blocker as needed.

    No idea why she'd raise your dosage, unless maybe she thought you were still too nervous or worked up about something.

    • michelemuffin
      michelemuffin jx41870

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply. I took my upped dosage last night and it did not make me sleepy. Well I do have bad anxiety so that is probably why she raised it which in my case I guess would really help.
    • jx41870
      jx41870 michelemuffin

      Posted

      MM, do you have real reasons for anxiety?  I ask because apparent anxiety can be caused by underlying medical conditions, which in turn might contribute to afib.  Many doctors throw around "anxiety" to cover anything they don't understand.  Of course many people really do have reasons for anxiety!

      Beta blockers are not really anti-anxiety meds, but I guess if you're already on it, a little more won't hurt, but they aren't the kind of drugs to play around with either.  And they can also cover up symptoms of other underlying problems, with thyroid or blood sugar or whatnot.  I'm sure your doctor knows all that, and now so do you!

      Good luck, and try not to worry!

  • betty47298
    betty47298 michelemuffin

    Posted

    Been on 100 mg..used to be on 150..don't know what it makes me as on others and do not know difference. ask the dr. why changed....supposed to be a good med..all I know...

  • pat80248
    pat80248 michelemuffin

    Posted

    Everyone can have different reactions, mine were depression and too slow heart beat. But the important thing is that it is keeping your heart from going into afib. It is generally where the doc starts  and if it works👍 Cheers. I was moved quickly to rhythm meds.  And up the chain to a strong ( and occasionally dangerous ). So far it’s working.  So just keep talking with your doctor. And learn all you can. You will be fine😊

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