← Return to Metoprolol - Short bursts of shortness of breath

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I too take metoprolol tartrate* PRN (half of a 25 mcg pill). That's for AFIB when I have tachycardia too ( detected through my Apple Watch). It is seeming that working out in the gym - weights and some aerobic exercise - often precipitates the tachycardia. It's as if the increased heart rate from aerobic exercise is just taking a very long time to return to normal. (Lately, up to days. Once, two weeks!)

I also often have a terrible night's sleep afterwards which seems to amount to not just tachycardia but AFIB - apparently the whole night. A sleep app with the Apple watch records my sleep rate . (BTW, AFIB prevents my sleep; at least, it keeps me from anything but a light, unrestful sleep.)

Also, after such a night (it's happening today, for instance) I have been having episodes of extreme dyspnea - breathlessness. A few hours ago, after climbing one flight of stairs (usually a breeze) I barely made it to my bed to "catch my breath". I had to lie there for a good while.

Wondering if the solution is to take the metoprolol more often or this other medicine being discussed - Atenolol. And what about the workouts? (I have been previous told by my cardiologist that this regular exercise is important for my cardiac (and other) health. (I'm almost sedentary otherwise.)
Besides, I guess "everybody knows" exercise is crucial for health and longevity!

*Anyone know the difference between Metoprolol tartrate and, um, the other kind?

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Replies to "I too take metoprolol tartrate* PRN (half of a 25 mcg pill). That's for AFIB when..."

Hm. Just read Atenolol is to lower blood pressure (mine is normal).
Also that it was taken off the market!

Metoprolol ER is the other option. It’s extended release. Many AFIB persons take 25mg ( or higher dose daily). The Metoprolol tartrate is for bringing high heart beats down quickly. AFIB and altitude and exercise seem to be a trigger for me.
I take 1/2 tab Metroperol Tartrate 25 mg to lower heartbeat when in AFIB.
I also take 25mg Metroperol ER daily. I’ve had 1 ablation 3 years ago and suspect I will receive a recommendation to have another from my EP.
You should ask your cardiologist about the proper prescribed use of Metroperol. Wishing you success in controlling AFIB, it can be a try and see drug option.