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Past three month have been a nightmare. First sign of anything was shortness of breath, pulse 175 B/P 200/125 and of coarse concerne being an active nurse.
Stress test, Echogram, Ecg etc all normal. However Pac's were noted on my last ECG. Placed on Metropolol. Worst part is beltching (Nexuim etc are not a help with that.) Which seems like the arythmea's are connected to beltching. No everygy and can barely get through a shift. Can you suggest to me what is happening. I am not an anxiety person,rather calm about most things. Metoprolol decreased my vital signs but am energyless and discouraged.
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Hi Koalk
This is a frustrating issue and not at all uncommon. Metoprolol can work very well for hypertension, but some people have trouble tolerating it due to side effects, particularly fatigue. It can also cause funny arrhythmias, and I wonder if it is the source of the PACs. I have a link to the side effect profile: http://www.drugs.com/metoprolol.html
There are so many different meds available now for hypertension. I would go back to the doctor, tell him/her you are not tolerating the metoprolol and either get a change in dosage or try a different drug. It doesn't really help to have good blood pressure if you can't function.
I hope this helps. Just be honest with the doc and the two of you can tweak the meds so you can be healthy and functional.
Good luck.
April 13, 2010 - 7:01amThis Comment