Tiredness

[123Abc123]

I walk my dog between 3 and 5 miles a day and do core exercises at the gym twice a week so I think I should have a fair amount of energy. But I don’t! I wake up tired, I have episodes of feeling really tired throughout the day and am likely to fall asleep if I read in the afternoon or when I’m watching TV. ( I don’t always sleep well). I think much of the tiredness is due to Antenalol (I take 100mg). I didn’t get on with Flecainide, Digoxin or Bisoprolol but a consultant suggested I could change to Sotalol - but I’m loath to do that as Antenalol works. Does anyone know if Sotalol makes you tired - or is it a case of just getting on with it?

[cicek]

Hi. You are describing exactly how I feel myself. I can't be of any help to you I'm afraid but there are so many people on here that give excellent advice. I have just had my Bisoprolol upped to 10 mg daily (which I believe is the maximum) and like you I'm OK when I'm moving around but as soon as I sit down I feel like falling asleep. I understand Bisoprolol is renowned for this but I have been taking 5mg for a long time now. I'm also on Flecainide and hate it, I feel it makes my eyes blurry which of course makes you sleepy. Good luck. I hope you get to the bottom of it.

[123Abc123 in reply to cicek]

Hi CicekMiserable isn’t it! I found the side effects of Bisoprolol worse than anything - could think properly while Flecainide made me too dizzy to drive🙁

[10gingercats]

Are you anaemic ? Low blood components can make you very tired. Might be worth getting your GP to check.

[123Abc123 in reply to 10gingercats]

Yes, that’s a thought. Thanks.

[KMRobbo in reply to 123Abc123]

Are you on on any reflux medicine? I was on lanzoprazole post ablation andwas gettng more tired. Although not anaemic a blood test showed i was low B12 . The prazoles stop absorption through the stomach. As i Did not have reflux anyway i stopped the the lansoprazole and felt better after a few weeks

[123Abc123 in reply to KMRobbo]

No, I'm not. I think the problem is the Atenolol. I did wonder though, when they say that it is a progressive disorder, whether the tiredness is part of the progression. Groan! Thanks.

[Leechg]

I feel like that. I have a bit more energy in the afternoons but fall asleep watching TV or reading. I don't sleep well either. I blame bisoprolol for some of it. I try to get on with it as best I can but it's not good feeling tired all the time. I used to sleep well.

[123Abc123 in reply to Leechg]

I agree! I also agree that the side effects of bisoprolol are awful.

[bantam12]

Get your thyroid levels checked and maybe cut down on exercise, your body is telling you it's doing to much ! I used to walk my dogs for miles everyday but I've had to accept that I can't do it now, they still get walked but not as far, no point in me killing myself !

[123Abc123 in reply to bantam12]

I think I am going to have to come around to that way of thinking! Thanks.

[Geoffa1]

I have been on Sotalol 2x80mg for about a year, for PAFIB, I found it better from a fatigue perspective than Metoprolol. About 3mths after PVI ablation, successful, I was able to reduce to 2x40mg, recently at about 4mths post PVI my energy levels improved dramatically.

All those fatigue symptoms you mentioned I had and excuse the pun, they are horribly debilitating.

At my 6mth review I am hoping to go off Sotalol altogether.

Hope this helps.

Geoff

[123Abc123 in reply to Geoffa1]

At the moment I am not so keen on the idea of ablation as Atenolol pretty much keeps the AF under control but it would be good to get rid of the medicine. Thanks.

[Hidden]

I think most meds for PAF can cause fatigue - anti-arrhythmics, beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers all have fatigue as a side effect.

[123Abc123 in reply to Hidden]

I have got a horrible feeling that you are right! Thanks.

[secondtry]

Tiredness can be due a drug but this can be mitigated somewhat if you improve other factors.

e.g. I suffered tiredness and didn't sleep well, I believe part through anxiety, mild sleep apnea (had a test) and lack of oxygen. Solution: first I bought an Oxymeter (not expensive) to check my saturation levels which are indeed often 96% sometimes lower. I then started using nasal strips at night, found more exercise helped (e.g. cleaning the house from top to bottom in 3hrs boosts my saturation levels to 98/99%!) and started breathing properly and more slowly (see references to James Nestor & Patrick McKewan here and on YouTube) with daily half hour exercises (while I walk). For the last year I have been also taping my mouth at night (thumb nail size tape over the middle of the lips. I also practice daily a couple of Yoga exercises, Mindfulness & prayer. I really don't know what is working and what is not but my sleep is improved and my energy level is back.

[123Abc123 in reply to secondtry]

That's interesting. Not sure about taping my mouth shut! Thanks.

[secondtry in reply to 123Abc123]

I expect to report back on my experience of breathing just through my nose whilst asleep for 12 months shortly, as I have kept a diary and need to summarise the results!

[Jajarunner]

Ask your GP to check you over. It could be the pills or it could be any manner of other stuff such as anaemia or a vitamin deficiency. Good luck

[123Abc123 in reply to Jajarunner]

Luck is needed to be able to see the Dr! May be worth a try though. Thanks.