Sotalol

[DerekSenna1]

My Cardiologist has recommended DC Cardioversion and Sotalol as I’m in Atrial Flutter.

I’m already taking Entresto Apixapian & Bisoprol !

Will Sotalol replace any of these or is it an additional tablet?

[jeanjeannie50]

I think it may replace your beta blocker Bisoprolol, as Sotalol is a combined rhythm and rate pill.

[DerekSenna1 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you jeanjeannie50

[BobD Volunteer]

Maybe the bisoprolol. Not our place to second guess your cardiologist though.

[DerekSenna1 in reply to BobD]

Thanks BodD

[Paulbounce]

Hi Derek.

As Bob and jean say it's not for us to second guess your cardio. Now I'm not a doctor before I add anymore to your thread.

I've been put on Sotalol as well (80mg x three a day). For me personally I would't want to take Bis too. This is just IMO for me - one or the other - not both. If your medic has told you do this follow their advice. As a matter of interest what doses are you on ? I'll take a guess at 1.25 mg bis and 40 mg twice a day Sotalol. For me 40mg didn't do anything - you may be different - we all are .

I find (for me you may be different) Sotalol hit's the spot. Bis right lowered my HR but I found it hard to function.

Please note this is not medicial advice but my own take on it from my experince about both drugs.

Best,

Paul

[mav7 in reply to Paulbounce]

Hi Paul

Will you share your heart rate on bisoprolol vs sotalol ? Or was the main benefit side effects.

My doctor has offered sotalol. Thanks !

[Paulbounce in reply to mav7]

Hi Mav.

I don't check it anymore, Bis dropped it right way - no doubt. However I could not function on it. For me Sotalol seems to work. We are different though.

I'm on 80mg 3 times a day. The starting dose was 40mg twice a day which had no effect at all. My cardio increased it and seems good at the moment ! Time will tell.

Paul

[Greenhilldrive in reply to mav7]

Hi, I have been on sotalol (80mg twice a day) for more than a year, but never been on bisoprolol. My heart rate dropped to the 40s and I got breathless and a bit lightheaded. I now take 40mg in the morning and 80mg at night and that brought my rate up to 50s to 60s, which I find perfect.

Wishing you the best, take care.

[Karendeena]

Hi there, I was put on sotalol 40mg twice daily, it replaced bisoprolol

[Fibber222]

As I understand it via my cardio you mustn’t take 2 beta blockers together. I take Sotolol 160 twice a day and have either 2.5 bisoprolol or propranolol as a PIP if heart rate is very fast in PAF. This seems to have worked for me so far.

[Bolander]

I have been on 80mg of Sotalol twice a day for several years after a cardioversion, and for about a year and also on 2.5mg of BIsoprolol once a day, after complaining of breathlessness. My pharmacist checked on my progress but I haven't had any problems.

[BlueINR]

If you're not sure which pill(s) to take, call the doctor who prescribed them.

[DerekSenna1]

Thank you all for the information it’s been extremely helpful. DerekSenna1

[Melbuckton]

Both my doctor and my cardiologist say I need an ECG if I'm going to take sotalol.

Have a look at some of the good quality medical sites on the web to learn why.