I am taking sotalol for my arytmia. I want to stop taking it because my heart beat per minute is droppping?

Question

I am taking sotalol for my arytmia. I want to stop taking it because my heart beat per minute is droppping?

Answer 1

This is the purpose of this medication. YOu obviously have a tachy (fast) arrhythmia, likely atrial fibrilation. If this is the case then you need a beta-blocker(like sotalol). Understand, the goal of your treatment is controlling your heart rate which is what this drug does. If you are unhappy with this drug in particular talk with your cardiologist about another beta-blocker (but understand the side-effects are the same) OR consider a cardioversion or EP study. Stop taking these medications can be life-threatning and set you up for increased risk of stroke

Answer 2

the purpose of the beta blocker is to get the most pump from your heart using the least effort. you need to understand your medications and the relation they have to your condition. discuss your concerns with your cardiologist and make him or her take the time to explain things to you so you understand what's going on in your own body. unfortunatly physicians forget you didn't go to med school. most will slow down if asked to.

Answer 3

THIS IS SERIOUSLY SOMETHING YOU SHOULD BE DISCUSSING WITH YOUR DOCTOR DON'T RELY ON UNPROFESSIONAL PEOPLE LIKE US...GOOD LUCK