Tachycardia, Non-drug treaments - Heart Disorders Message Board

Karenjk12 · 10-06-2006, 08:32 AM

Anyone have expierence with treatment options that do not include prescription drugs? I have been diagnosed for about 8 months. I started on a Beta Blocker but had too many side effects, and am now on a calcium channel blocker. I have been feeling good for the last few months and now wonder if I can get away without taking any medications. Suggestions?

Leela_C · 10-06-2006, 10:32 AM

Hi Karenjk12. I wish I could help you, but I am wondering the same thing. Do you know what the cause is of your tachycardia? Is it constant? I take a beta blocker for mine (bisoprolol) and I hate it because some days it drops my heart rate very low (like right now it is around 50). I would love to stop taking it, but I can't stand being tachy. I get it the worst when I first get up in the morning, but then any little movement will set it off. The only time I'm not tachy (when not on the bb) is when I'm laying down. Sorry I couldn't answer your question, but I just wanted to let you know you're not alone with this.

Karenjk12 · 10-06-2006, 10:50 AM

I do not know the cause, I really don't think there is one. I currently do not have any syptoms besides the ocassional high heart rate or slight chest pain. I am going back to the cardiologist in a week or so and am hoping that she will let me stop the medication so at least I can find out if it is something I can live without or not. I am hoping that I can because I am only 23 and still have yet to have children, etc. When all this started I went through a period of about 3 weeks where the tachy was constant and no doctors could figure out what was wrong with me. I pray that once I stop the medicine that this doesn't happen again, but I guess I will find out.

Karenjk12 · 10-06-2006, 10:52 AM

Oh, and one more thing - try switching your medication or switch to a channel blocker. The side effects are much less. When I was on the beta blocker I almost felt worse than without anything.

Leela_C · 10-06-2006, 11:03 AM

I want to get off the meds because I want to have kids too. I am 31, so I would like to get started on that soon. I'm having another holter Monday so we'll see what that shows. I may ask about a switch in meds, though. Keep me posted on your situation.