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Terrifying. I wonder why I hardly ever notice it (I then use the Apple Watch. Afib
detector to check if I'm awake.)
Perhaps it's because mine isn't very tachycardic (only low 100s - 100-135)
And yet I know I have fairly frequent episodes - several times a week, perhaps more. I'll be interested to get the results of my last week-long cardiac "event monitor")
Thanks for answering.
What do you mean by woozy I take metoprolol and I don't know what that is giving me headaches after 8 years and getting me real light-headed and stuff
Woozy means light headed basically. Do you check your blood pressure? Mine is low to begin with and beta blockers sent it too low.
Dr says it is not from beta blocker.sliws beats.nor so sure
Check your blood pressure! My doc said that side effect was definitely from the med and I didn't have it when I stopped. Be careful: these meds need to be tapered though.
Had AFIB for a number of years; recently it has mostly turned into a "flutter."
Apparently the risk factor is about the same.
Likely my medication has played a role in its development (prednisone).
Yes 120/68 --- 130/ 72 in that general area once in a while 135 / 70 at doctors .. White coat syndrome
I meant at home without the white coats around! Low bp from beta blockers can cause light headedness.
Very baffling. A implanted loop recorder in 2013-2016 detected asymptomatic Afib and nighttime bradycardia. No blood thinners prescribed, nor change in medications. Just every 6-month check in with cardiologist.
I do seem to fall rather more than I would like leading to broken bones - but otherwise lead an active life.
You can check it yourself with a blood pressure cuff. Or ask a pharmacist. I don't think your doctor necessarily is the only one to ask. You might be able to take a calcium channel blocker instead btw.
Or look at the side effect list. Here is one on the list:
"dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position" as well as "hypotension."
Hypotension (low blood pressure) can also cause headaches because oxygen to the brain may be affected.