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Medication change to Sotolol

Posted by jpeters6930 @jpeters6930, Jun 12 2:01pm

My previous postings have been regarding my SVT diagnosis. I have only had 3 ‘major’ episodes lasting for 2-3 days. One option was ablation but I have been episode free (just brief ones). Taking Metoprolol 100mg/am and 50mg/pm along with Lisinopril 40mg and HZTZ 12.5. In leu of the ablation my EP has started me on Sotolol 80mg and a ZIO monitor for 7 days. No more Metoprolol. Has anyone taken Sotolol and have you had any side effects? I’ve been on it, bid, for 4 days but feel a bit shaky.

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rebeccadixon | @rebeccadixon | 8 hours ago
In reply to @joaf37 "There are very mixed comments today about Sotolol. As I've said before: we are all different...." + (show)
@joaf37

There are very mixed comments today about Sotolol. As I've said before: we are all different. I noted you added Amiodarone as well. I opted for a second, then third opinion when these Rx were recommended to me several months ago sadly after cardioversions were no longer effective. I read about the potential side effects of both RX on Mayo Connect before the recommendations which was very valuable especially per the extreme downsides. My primary care MD (major health care facility in the state I am in but not a cardio guy) words about Amiodarone were "more side effects than a telephone directory", In the process of exploring options for an ablation as my only other option since I have had a heart attack -- I contacted 3 major health care facilities across the country ... all cardio MDs said the same thing in various words: "stay away from them". To quote one: "I wouldn't put my worst enemy on those drugs --ablation is far preferred" ( He doesn't do ablations -- so not just some MD wanting more business.)

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An ablation seems by far, the best option! I want to get back to an active lifestyle (riding horses and competing) with as few drugs as possible. Those pages of side effects are real for some people!

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michaelh1222 | @michaelh1222 | 8 hours ago
In reply to @rebeccadixon "An ablation seems by far, the best option! I want to get back to an active..." + (show)
@rebeccadixon

An ablation seems by far, the best option! I want to get back to an active lifestyle (riding horses and competing) with as few drugs as possible. Those pages of side effects are real for some people!

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I'm 82. Have had afibs for 30+ years. Had ablation in January. Didn't help. Neither did 2 cardioversions. Just sayin'

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jpeters6930 | @jpeters6930 | 7 hours ago
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@rebeccadixon

An ablation seems by far, the best option! I want to get back to an active lifestyle (riding horses and competing) with as few drugs as possible. Those pages of side effects are real for some people!

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Thank you for your response. I’m going to give the Sotolol a chance but no messing around.If I start with SVT episodes then ablation it is.

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jpeters6930 | @jpeters6930 | 7 hours ago
In reply to @michaelh1222 "I'm 82. Have had afibs for 30+ years. Had ablation in January. Didn't help. Neither did..." + (show)
@michaelh1222

I'm 82. Have had afibs for 30+ years. Had ablation in January. Didn't help. Neither did 2 cardioversions. Just sayin'

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So sorry to hear that nothing has worked for you. It’s not a pleasant
experience. I feel your pain. 😔

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