New to treatment

[Cutie1]

I have just had a few episodes of tachycardia but also bradycardia high and low pulse rate . I was admitted to hospital and prescribed emconcor cor half tablet Omeprazole and aspirin . I hate taking tablets and would precede a natural herb to help with this . I am wearing the Apple Watch and it gives high and low alerts after taking the beta blocker my heart rate has dropped to average 45 50 blood pressure 105/60 started with a headache on day 4 I suffer with raynards disease and have a kidney stone and left lung emphysema so have quiet a few condraindications for this drug any advice please

[etheral]

Can't tell what arrythmias they found from your post. It would be helpful to know in order to make suggestions. In any case the numbers you cited certainly are low but not dangerous in themselves unless you are getting symptoms such as blackouts or falls. You certainly could be changed to a different beta blocker such as carvedilol at a lower dose. Hope you are getting your treatment from an EP. If not Iwould insist on an EP appt and jdo what is necessary to make that happen. What did the_yfind that they started Omeprazole? Best of lu"k in getting thi@ resolved. Also knowing your age and duration of protein would be helpful.

[Hidden]

As you say, Reynaud’s and COPD are sometimes considered as contraindications to a beta blocker. Calcium channel antagonists are an alternative, but they can also cause bradycardia.

Did you have any episodes of bradycardia before starting the Bisoprolol? What is your dose in milligrams?

[Cutie1 in reply to Hidden]

I have had a low pulse rate for a long time Drs always said you must be fit . I do play tennis and Padel I am 68 Yrs old . I am waiting for a Holter result but they seem to think it’s a left ventricle fault with some stenosis but clear I was taking half a tablet 2.5 for 4 dats and my pulse dropped at night to 42 and had many alerts from the watch . When I woke up it was 56 so I have stopped taking it as I felt worse .

[Hidden in reply to Cutie1]

Having a consistently low heart rate is usually due to being physically fit in younger people. Later, medication is more often responsible. Very occasionally bradycardia is due to heart block. Complete heart block often causes dizziness, and sometimes blackouts.

There is a condition called sick sinus syndrome, with episodes of fast and slow heart rates. I had wondered initially whether you might have that. Bisoprolol 2.5mgs daily, although not a high dose, is certainly enough to cause problems in my experience. I felt better when I was switched to Nebivolol.

[Cutie1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply I think it’s due to electrical problem and my left ventricle a bit lazy . I am editing for my Holter results for a diagnosis . Will let you know the results