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Hi Twinktoes Welcome to Connect, I had VT prior to Heart transplant and was on Amiodarone and Mexiletine for most of the 10 years I had VT. Along with a pacemaker with difibulator. Towards the end of my heart issues it was getting very difficult to control my arrythmias, so my EP put me on Sotalol also. Not recommended by my pharmacist though but my EP was running out of options. I had a total of about 8 ablations and it came down to Heart Transplant. But wanted to offer my experience to your topic so I'm more than happy to answer any questions. This was more than 6 years ago so it looks like there are some newer medications as I have not heard of Toporol XL so I have no experience with that one.
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Goodness, you have been through it. Did you have mapping done before your procedure and what exactly did that entail?
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@danab I always appreciate your comments as you have really been through it all.
My EP never mentioned taking Sotalol. They did put me on Mexiletine 150mg (lowest dose) as it was advised to me much lower side affects including toxicity. It does not seem to be working though but they are doing a ECG and will determine to raise dose level if needed. They are looking at the percentage the pacemaker is able to pace the heart as the PVCs disrupt it.
I am unfamiliar with Toporol also but will asked about it with EP. I really trust my EP. He is the Director of Mayo Pace Clinic and a world renown EP who trains, gives lectures, and has written many books on electrophysiology.