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Hi @lisadib and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am terribly sorry you have been dealing with this for 20+ years with no relief or answers! That must be frustrating when you are such an active person. We have lots of members that are in similar situations as you are currently.
I'd like to invite @damari, @bbeebe1943, and @cturner01 to the conversation. Along with the groups mentor, @predictable.
You might also be interested in the following articles related to your topic.
– Metoprolol Succinate Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8814/metoprolol-succinate-oral/details/list-sideeffects
– Mayo Clinic: Diltiazem https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/diltiazem-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20071775
Damari also started a similar conversation that you can view here. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/afib-5/
Lisa, have you discussed with your physician the side effects you are experiencing? Has he or she mentioned the quality of life return with the medication versus the ablation?
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Hi,
Thank you. The medication is new to me, I've only been on for about 5 weeks. Prior it was as needed. Yes, discussed with the doctor yesterday, but was very disheartened as although I'm very active -- but not an athlete -- I felt like the EP was pushing me towards meds vs. ablation, which I was very frustrated with. He was also very dismissive. My SVT episodes last a long time and vagal maneuvers no longer work to break them. I haven't started the Diltiazem yet as after reading it's side effects, seemed very unappealing. I'm essentially biding my time until Feb. 10th when I get another opinion from another cardiac group. Just was curious about others' experiences and side effects. I'm on a small dose of metoprolol - 1/2 25mg tablet twice a day. The EP recommended 120mg of Diltiazem once a day. I am very active and don't like how I'm feeling on the meds.