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Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Apr 29 3:18pm | Replies (56)
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Recently diagnosed with PVCs and my cardiologist has me taking 10mg propranolol twice per day. I’ve been on the twice per day dose for 4 days now. The medication is definitely reducing the strength with which the PVCs occur and for that I’m super grateful. However, I noticed my chest is a bit tighter since starting the medication and my breathing is a bit different as well. Neither sensation is overwhelming but it’s noticeable. I’m wondering if these feelings are just part of my body adjusting to the medication. Any input would be appreciated. And of course, I’ve already messaged the cardiologist as well just to be safe. But it’d be nice to hear what other people have experienced if you don’t mind sharing your own stories. Thanks!!

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bradnelly | @bradnelly | Apr 29 3:18pm

Hi
I’ve been using Propanolol sane dose as you, for 7 years after having high load PVCs, I had an ablation which eliminated most of them, the BBs take care of the rest.
BBs are receptor inhibitors, that’s a switch on your cells, (type 1 in your heart, type 2 in lungs) they can cause a bit of chest tightness as you have receptors in your lungs, blocking the lung receptors can cause a bit of narrowing of the airways, I occasionally feel this but it passes.
Shouldn’t take them if you have asthma or COPD

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