Importance of taking beta blockers on time!

[Pacemaker1000]

Maybe telling you guys how to suck eggs but this was lost on me.

I've been on Sotalol for 25+ years and in that time nobody told me to take my meds regularly every day. I take them morning and night. I thought it was just a case of keeping the drug 'topped up'. Similar to another drug I am on permanently.

However after an episode eighteen months ago this was pointed out to me and I have since taken them religiously at 7 o'clock morning and night. I have to say the difference was remarkable with far fewer attacks!

Apologies if this obvious to readers 🙂

[jeanjeannie50]

Hmm, that's interesting. I must say if I ever forget to take my Flecainide and Metoprolol I'm reminded that I haven't by my heart making itself known. I just become aware of a different beat.

Jean

[Pacemaker1000 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Best thing I ever bought is a Fitbit HR.

Not only has a very accurate heart rate monitor but also a vibrating alarm to remind me to take my meds!

[Hidden in reply to Pacemaker1000]

Interesting, that's the one I'm considering getting.

[Capri62 in reply to Pacemaker1000]

I am considering buying a fitbit. Can you tell me how many alarms can be set in a 24 hour periodHour

[Pacemaker1000 in reply to Capri62]

You can set as many alarms as you want afaik

No audible alarm just vibrates. It's great as it also works as my alarm clock

[DEREK2210]

this is spot on I have been af free for five years after two ablations, I have had two episodes in the last 3 months and both my fault I after 5 years forgot to take my metoprolol before gong to work, my own stupid fault but I had to be cardio-verted both times and went straight back into sinus rythym

[A-U-B-Y]

Is it ok to take the Bisoplorol 2.5 one a day at 7pm instead of 7am

[Advice1 in reply to A-U-B-Y]

Hi A-U-B-Y

I spoke with a Pharmacist about the same question on 2.5 mg Bisoprolol and agreed

could take it in evening instead but as i am not medically qualified i would drop a line to your GP on how best to do this and could also ask a Pharmacist what the difference would be in an PM dose rather than AM.

I know there is a possible reason to take it AM

but have forgotten !

From taking Bisoprolol PM You can have vivid dreams sometimes

and cold feet but it's all individual to each person.

Good Luck.

[A-U-B-Y in reply to Advice1]

Hi Advice 1 Thanks for the advice, will speak to the pharmacist. Anyone having nagging pain I the legs due to the Bisoplorol.

Aubrey