Cardizem or metoprolol for svt?????

[Timsywhimsy]

I’ve been on metoprolol xl to control SVT. I feel like a zombie! Ablation is 6-7 weeks away. Anyway doctor says I can switch to cardizem, but I’m not sure what to do. The devil you know, etc. any experiences?

[Buffafly]

Depends on how much you are prescribed. 240mg made me feel dopey, 120mg is fine. We all react differently to meds so only one way to find out really X

[Robodog2]

I totally relate. I was on 5 different bp meds including lisinipro and metoprolol. I got up and just relocated to another place to lay down. I am 3 weeks post abalation and I feel wonderful. I seriously never thought I would feel good again. I have to be careful. I want to go, go, go but I am taking it slow and easy. Before my abalation I tried to get info on this tired, lethargic death sentence. No one said much at all. I am hopefully that I will continue to feel like myself. I had clearly drug this around with me like a ball and chain for a really long time. Good luck on your surgery.

[Timsywhimsy in reply to Robodog2]

So glad to hear you’re doing so well! I’m scared of the ablation but looking forward to it in sone ways so I can come off the beta blocker. Everyone is different I guess—some people are fine on them, others zombie like. I will say that every nurse, pharmacist, doc I’ve talked to said they hear this a LOT.

[Robodog2 in reply to Timsywhimsy]

I was apprehensive. I researched all I could. Was blessed found awesome EP who was so positive and assertive. I never skipped a beat. (Little heart felt humor there. Sorry to good to resist.) Understanding what Afib is and what causes it helped me calm myself. I also had a flutter. So both sides of my heart were acting out. They fixed everything. I thing positive energy goes a long way. My results were fantastic. Now on to Trulicity and Repatha, B12 shots, and the gym...I'm back!!!