Gp intervention

[Etch43]

I have my AFib under control after being prescribed my meds by my heart consultant.

I take Flecainide, Apixaban, & Propranolol which controls my a fib. However, I have just realised that my Gp has halved my propranolol dose without consultation! ( from 80 mg to 40 mg) I am due to have a medical review but because of getting covid over Christmas and lack of dr appointments I have to wait until mid January for this review to take place. I am short of my propranolol tablets.

Just wondering what to do about this - I have explained this to the GP surgery!To no avail.

[jeanjeannie50]

Sounds like your GP may have made an error. You need to have it confirmed whether or not they want you to reduce your dose. I'd call the surgery again tomorrow and ask what's been done after your last call. If they're not helpful, mutter that you may have to take the situation further because it's causing you worry. Or ask to speak to the practice manager.

Jean

[meadfoot]

Could you ring your cardiologists secretary and ask for yourconsultants advice. My cousin had the same issue with her thyroid meds. The GP unilaterally decided to half her dose of thyroxin. She complied as she is very old and “didnt want to cause a fuss” and was so poorly on it. Fortunately her son rang the consultant and he was furious that the GP had gone against his instructions. It took my cousin a while to get back on track when put back on her proper dose.

Worth a try.

[Tommyboy21]

I was the other way about when I was on diltaziam. They doubled the dose which I queried GP. Turned out it was wrong. So keep pushing for a proper answer.

[Dippy22]

You could also try speaking to your pharmacist, either in the local chemist or see if there’s one inside your surgery. They have a lot of ‘clout’ when it comes to med doses.

[Ducky2003]

I've found that GPs can get a bit precious about controlling your prescription if you've originally been prescribed by the hospital.

I was told that, as they are the ones signing the repeats, they are the ones who control what you have. After a chat, where I asked if they were also responsible for any problems which may occur by them ignoring a consultant's recommendation, I've not had an issue since.😊.

It's like they are virtually peeing on you to mark their territory 😁.

Get back on to them.😊.

[Sniggetts]

Hi there, I expect it could be a prescribing error. I had the same with my diltiazem. I had a months worth of the dose cardiogist prescribed & when I emailed the repeat it was a very different looking dose from the Gp.

I double checked with the pharmacist, and they reiterated I was correct. I emailed the gp ( email trail always good) when I checked on the nhs app it had been changed back that afternoon & documented as a prescribing error.

Please don’t leave it , go question it.

All the best 😊