zosolizard
11-29-2006, 10:40 AM
I have gotten the verdict that my PAC's & PVC's are benign. That's great!! However, they are just too disruptive to my life, and I want to try to suppress them, if I can.
I've cut out caffiene, sugar, alcohol, added calcium, magnesium - you name it. No change whatsoever. So - I'm ready to try drugs.
My cardiologists nurse said "we only work with Toprol XL". Okay... that seems a bit closed minded. That is usually a bit of a red flag to me when a doctors office will only prescribe one brand name med. Cha-ching$$$$$ ????
I haven't tried the Toprol yet, but I do have a sample from them.
I've heard that some folks try a few different beta blockers before finding one that helps them out and/or one that produces less side effects.
Shouldn't my doctor be open to working with me a bit more with the meds ??
Is there any info out there to indicate that one beta blocker proves more helpful than another with suppressing PAC's & PVC's ??
Thanks for any help you can provide, I greatly appreciate it! :angel:
I've cut out caffiene, sugar, alcohol, added calcium, magnesium - you name it. No change whatsoever. So - I'm ready to try drugs.
My cardiologists nurse said "we only work with Toprol XL". Okay... that seems a bit closed minded. That is usually a bit of a red flag to me when a doctors office will only prescribe one brand name med. Cha-ching$$$$$ ????
I haven't tried the Toprol yet, but I do have a sample from them.
I've heard that some folks try a few different beta blockers before finding one that helps them out and/or one that produces less side effects.
Shouldn't my doctor be open to working with me a bit more with the meds ??
Is there any info out there to indicate that one beta blocker proves more helpful than another with suppressing PAC's & PVC's ??
Thanks for any help you can provide, I greatly appreciate it! :angel:
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chad341
11-29-2006, 06:35 PM
i was on toprol xl for a while it works ok, then they caned it to betapace very costly but now they have a genirc form sotalol this better than the toprol for me im 33 pvcs started at 18,its hell to live with i no
zosolizard
11-29-2006, 06:49 PM
i was on toprol xl for a while it works ok, then they caned it to betapace very costly but now they have a genirc form sotalol this better than the toprol for me im 33 pvcs started at 18,its hell to live with i no
Hey chad, I hear you, it is total hell to live with!! It sounds like you've found something to help you out, so that's great news.
I saw my GP today & he said I can try generic atenolol (only $5 a month!) and it will be comparable to Toprol. Hopefully it helps. Take care!
Hey chad, I hear you, it is total hell to live with!! It sounds like you've found something to help you out, so that's great news.
I saw my GP today & he said I can try generic atenolol (only $5 a month!) and it will be comparable to Toprol. Hopefully it helps. Take care!
Lenin
11-30-2006, 02:17 PM
My cardiologists nurse said "we only work with Toprol XL". Okay... that seems a bit closed minded.
Oh NO, Not AGAIN,
It seems every post I am reading is saying the same thing about doctors behaving as if there is only ONE beta blocker and unfrotunately it is not generic, so it costs a LOT more.
If a cardiologist or his nurse says "we only work with Toprol", the appropriate response is "Thanks for letting me know because I only work with doctors who avoid bribes."
I would run away from such a cardiologist as fast as my coronary arteries could carry me, because he is probably locked into ONLY one procedure using ONLY a certain catheter and stents made by ONLY one manufacturer. If we wanted treatment like that we could get it from a robot.
Doctors taking bribes should be treated the same way that politicians (the few who are CAUGHT) are treated: Jail time!
I am also seeing a lot of "We only work with Norvasc." And "Everybody needs LOTS of Plavix!"
Notice it's never pushing a prescription for generic hydrochlorothiazide!;)
Oh NO, Not AGAIN,
It seems every post I am reading is saying the same thing about doctors behaving as if there is only ONE beta blocker and unfrotunately it is not generic, so it costs a LOT more.
If a cardiologist or his nurse says "we only work with Toprol", the appropriate response is "Thanks for letting me know because I only work with doctors who avoid bribes."
I would run away from such a cardiologist as fast as my coronary arteries could carry me, because he is probably locked into ONLY one procedure using ONLY a certain catheter and stents made by ONLY one manufacturer. If we wanted treatment like that we could get it from a robot.
Doctors taking bribes should be treated the same way that politicians (the few who are CAUGHT) are treated: Jail time!
I am also seeing a lot of "We only work with Norvasc." And "Everybody needs LOTS of Plavix!"
Notice it's never pushing a prescription for generic hydrochlorothiazide!;)
burpee
12-02-2006, 11:35 PM
If a cardiologist or his nurse says "we only work with Toprol", the appropriate response is "Thanks for letting me know because I only work with doctors who avoid bribes." I would run away from such a cardiologist as fast as my coronary arteries could carry me, because he is probably locked into ONLY one procedure using ONLY a certain catheter and stents made by ONLY one manufacturer. If we wanted treatment like that we could get it from a robot.That's pretty pointed advice. Unfortunately, it may very well be accurate. However, as a patient, you have a right to demand a generic alternative to a prescription. If your doctor refuses, you can ask for an explanation. If it's unacceptable seek treatment elsewhere.
lylone
12-05-2006, 08:13 AM
I hear so much on these boards about Toprol, but my GP and Cardio have yet to suggest either. They must not market so much in ATL or something.
I have been on Verapamil, Atenonol and Diltiazem and these are all generic or cheap.
Good luck,
lyl
I have been on Verapamil, Atenonol and Diltiazem and these are all generic or cheap.
Good luck,
lyl
Lenin
12-05-2006, 09:22 AM
lyl,
I think atenolol is usually a MUCH wiser choice.
I think atenolol is usually a MUCH wiser choice.
dinney
12-06-2006, 10:38 AM
Hi, find myself posting on a different board now (from anxiety). I was just diagnosed with sinus tachacardia last night (wore a monitor for 2 weeks) and saw Dr. last night. She put me on verapamil so hoping that slows my heart rate down (waking me up at night, sweating, rapid heart beat up to 130 she said)..SO, also suffering from MAJOR anxiety all my life about my heart I asked her if I needed further tests on my heart and she said No but being anxious I am "sort of" doubting her..Darn it why can't I just live/love life and quit doing this ????:blob_fire Love to hear from all/ any of you
zosolizard
12-12-2006, 12:12 PM
Hi everyone - I haven't posted for a while, but wanted to follow up on this! Thanks for the great responses, by the way.
I decided to take my Toprol XL samples & visit my GP. He made jokes about how if the Toprol XL doesn't work, then I need to go see the "Inderal Doctor", etc.
He then wrote me an RX for generic atenlol - which cost me $4.26 :)
I decided to take my Toprol XL samples & visit my GP. He made jokes about how if the Toprol XL doesn't work, then I need to go see the "Inderal Doctor", etc.
He then wrote me an RX for generic atenlol - which cost me $4.26 :)
zosolizard
12-12-2006, 12:12 PM
Hi everyone - I haven't posted for a while, but wanted to follow up on this! Thanks for the great responses, by the way.
I decided to take my Toprol XL samples & visit my GP. He made jokes about how if the Toprol XL doesn't work, then I need to go see the "Inderal Doctor", etc.
He then wrote me an RX for generic atenolol - which cost me $4.26 :)
I decided to take my Toprol XL samples & visit my GP. He made jokes about how if the Toprol XL doesn't work, then I need to go see the "Inderal Doctor", etc.
He then wrote me an RX for generic atenolol - which cost me $4.26 :)
lylone
12-13-2006, 11:19 AM
lyl,
I think atenolol is usually a MUCH wiser choice.
Lenin,
The Atenolol definately helps when I have an episode. I could see my bpm going down after I took it for an episode the week of Tgiving. So far this week being on Magnesium 250mg like you recommended has helped a lot and so far only one hiccup, but not an episode.
Dinney,
Anxiety and hormonal changes seem to spark my SVTs also, but seeing a therapist and taking Xanax when needed has helped. Maybe ask your GP for a small supply of Xanax? My GP prescribed them and they are nice to have in my purse. They are addictive and I don't use them regularly. Sometimes you do just have to flip your switch to "not care" and xanax does a good job of it.
Good luck all,
lyl
I think atenolol is usually a MUCH wiser choice.
Lenin,
The Atenolol definately helps when I have an episode. I could see my bpm going down after I took it for an episode the week of Tgiving. So far this week being on Magnesium 250mg like you recommended has helped a lot and so far only one hiccup, but not an episode.
Dinney,
Anxiety and hormonal changes seem to spark my SVTs also, but seeing a therapist and taking Xanax when needed has helped. Maybe ask your GP for a small supply of Xanax? My GP prescribed them and they are nice to have in my purse. They are addictive and I don't use them regularly. Sometimes you do just have to flip your switch to "not care" and xanax does a good job of it.
Good luck all,
lyl