Arrhythmia....heart condition....??

Question

Please only serious answers. Does anyone have this? My doctor prescribed me Toprol XL 25mg for it, BUT I rather not take this. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Please share your story if you have the same. tnx

Hi happydawg...ok, a lot of times a day my heart rate is triple the amount it should be. it's between 120 and 160 a minute.

Answer 1

How old are you? I guess you are young and probably you are having what is called a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The Toprol XL will help, although I'd rather put you on Metoprolol twice a day (which is almost the same as the Toprol XL, only it's not that long lasting). An SVT is a benign arrhythmia -assuming this is what you have- and is treated either by medications that slow your heart rate, like Toprol. Or you can have a procedure done, named "ablation", which is an electric cautherization of part of your heart's electrical conduction system. Of course, this is a much complicated thing to do, but it's very effective.

I don't know why you don't want to take the Toprol, because it'll definitely help you. There is usually no "cure" for the arrhythmia, you will always have it unless you undergo the ablation procedure. However the Toprol will keep you from having most episodes of tachycardia, or it could even prevent you from having them. So, unless you had a bad reaction to the medication I would advise to take it, as simple as that. And also try to avoid stimulants, like coffee, tea, stress, which may trigger an episode of tachycardia.

One way to stop the tachycardia episodes on your own is to do a "Valsalva maneuver" which basically consists in straining (like when you go to poop and have to push... sorry for the example). It helps many times in stopping an episode, however it's not a substitute for the medication, ok?

Of course there are other kinds of arrhythmias, that require different treatments. Have you been told which arrhythmia you have?

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have arrhythmia's too. I would continue to take your medication as your doctor directed and make an appointment with a different doctor for a second opinion. Arrhythmia's are not something to be played with. Trust me i know from experience. i had to have a pacemaker and defibrillator implanted when i was only 20. My doctor wanted to give me one at 15 years old and i was stubborn and refused so i took inderal until it quit working. I am very lucky to be alive today at 32. Ask questions, study your condition, be your own advocate!!! Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

To answer your question, I would have to know what kind of arrythmia you are having.
You are taking a very low dose of Toprol XL, which is a sustained released tablet used to reduce your heart rate.
Ok, so whats the deal? Why dont you want to take it?
RN

Answer 6

Try pressure on the carotid body on one side of the neck over the large artery.

Answer 7

If you are concerned and want a second opinion regarding your hear condition please make an appointment with a cardiologist. Getting medical advice on this site is probably not your best bet.