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Trying to lower dosage to 2.5 bisoprolo

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pauline31919
pauline31919

Can I have some answers please.  After about 6 years on daily Omeprazole for acid reflux and 3.75 daily of bisoprolol, my GP tells me I should not be taking Omeprazole daily!  As I complained of tiredness and weight gain (as I have mentioned many times over the years) he redued Omeprazole to every other day and the bisoprolol to 2.5.  All was fine for 2 weeks, then one Sat. evenng I had  glass of wine. At 3 a.m. my heart went out of sinus rythm.  I was terrified, it lasted for about 15 mins.  Next day I went back on 3.75.  Dr. says its caused by anxiety! but I was asleep.  Is there a link with reduction in Omeprazole? Was it the wine, but I often drink a glass or two at weekend.   I have now lost confidence and dont want to try reducing the biso, altho GP told me to try again. Anyones thoughts & experiences please. I'm also on Aspirin.   

 

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  • josephine32
    josephine32 pauline31919

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    Reading back over your beginning posts, it still seems to me that you have not yet been properly assessed.  When I started with bouts of going out of sinus, it took me almost a year of ECGs at the surgery and being told nothing was wrong, until at last I got a bout during surgery hours, went up there and insisted upon an on the spot ECG.  At last there was the reading showing the arrthymia.  Even then I had to insist the nurse showed it to a doctor there and then and he came in and told me I had SVT (wrong!).  But I did then get the referral to the cardiologist but before I could attend, I had a severe bout with racing pulse etc and ended up in A &E where I was admitted and given a proper diagnosis of AFib.  From there I was in the hospital's care and the GP had little to do with my treatment.  The fact that my path was downward was just my misfortune, it wouldn't have to be the same with you.

    So before you get into systoles, ectopics etc, you must have a proper diagnosis and not from a GP and the only way is to insist on a referral from him to a hospital cardiologist consultant.  Better still to be able to get an ECG whilst problems are occurring and I know how difficult that can be.

    If you link up alcohol and arrthymia then better not to drink at all.  I still do have a daily glass (or two) as life has to have some enjoyable stuff left!  However, I accept that this is probably something I am not yet willing to hear and obey and may have to in the future.  Am undecided on that one....

    Above all, AFib is not life threatening.  It is very unpleasant and feels life threatening sometimes.  The only threatening aspect is not taking properly regulated anti-coagulation (Warfarin or Pradaxa) and if you are not on this regime, then this is again a very good reason for slating your GP.  I am puzzled as to why he would stop the Omeprazole, as this is usually regarded as a harmless stomach liner, guarding against ulcers etc from painkillers or strong drugs.  But I am not a doctor, just a bit streetwise after all this time........

    • pauline31919
      pauline31919 josephine32

      Posted

      Hi Josephine.  Thanks again,  I've been drs today and she says I can alternate 2.5 and 3.75 bisoprolol, and can take them in the evening.  She said as they have my rate and rhythm controlled at present I don't need to see a specialist!  She says if I get an attack go back, also keep a diary of food and drink prior to this.  I do keep having palpitations lately, several an hour but that maybe anxiety, I'm hoping that anyway.  She also said I can try plant sterols instead of statins as they caused me bad cramps so came off.  They will check chol in 3 months.  Fingers x,  not 100% happy tho. 

      Keep well Josephine.  

    • pauline31919
      pauline31919 josephine32

      Posted

      By the way Josephine I read that long term use of omeprazole can lead to weak bones.  Bit late now. Been on it for about 6 yrs!  
    • josephine32
      josephine32 pauline31919

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      Well Pauline, I can only say that I used to call my 'disturbances' palpitations, as what else can you call them without diagnosis?  I can only advise that you insist on an ECG at the surgery when you are experiencing them - which is not very easy to do as most palpitations occur at night as I well know.  However, since you are experiencing so many, then perhaps you will manage to do that.  The real concern I have for you is that if you do have an undiagnosed condition then you should probably be anti coagulated, so don't be afraid to pester your GP as she sounds as if she needs it!
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