What sleep aids are safe with SVT, PoTs and Metoprolol

[rhoffman86]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if any of you know what sleep aids I could use while taking metoprolol for SVT and PoTS. I used to take Zzzquil but there is alcohol in that. Looking for something natural that won’t exacerbate my sensitive heart. Thank you.

[CDreamer]

Meditation. Sleep CBT programme. Good sleep hygiene. Regular sleep patterns.

If all else fails the only thing I take is Bach’s Night Rescue Remedy. Always works for me along with a bit of meditation. If there is something on my mind going on I get up, write my journal to ‘dump’ the revolving thoughts and go straight back to sleep.

What is interrupting your sleep?

[daveeb]

I take a med with the name of zimovane 3.75 mg. Whereas, I take meds for epilepsy, including Atorvastatin,monomil, Dabigatran nicorandil bisoprolol for the heart problems and lamotrigin and Epilim Chromo for epilepsy. I only take the zimovane as required such as last night where I couldn't sleep and today being an important birthday (65 yo) . Cor I was out in seconds. Hope you get that which will work for you. Take care. Dave

[PhyllisK in reply to daveeb]

Hope you have had a fabulous day. Happy Birthday 🥳🎈🎂😃

[daveeb in reply to PhyllisK]

Thanks Phyllis. I had a cracking day, ending with a curry. Now I've got to get over it, particularly the curry. Dave xx

[PhyllisK in reply to daveeb]

😉

[sleeksheep]

Melatonin 300mcg I found is very safe , non habit forming and no residual sleep effects in the morning. Its totally natural and produced by the pineal gland when going to sleep.

If your checking online ( for some reason UK does not allow the importation of melatonin ) look for the lowest dose - 300mcg , find this low dose is more effective than the 5mg dose.

[irene75359 in reply to sleeksheep]

I was in the States last year and bought a supply of melatonin, as you said, it is prescription only in the UK and is sometimes given to autistic children to help with their sleep pattern. I haven't tried it as I bought it for my husband as I have no difficulty sleeping.

Contrary to all advice, I use my phone and lap-top and my husband always finds me propped up in bed fast asleep with the devices in front of me.