Heart rate

[Myflowers2]

Does anyone else have a low heart rate of 47bpm.on 10mh of Bisoporol

[Desanthony]

I was only on low dose of bisoprolol and had low HR of 36. Tried other medications and they all did the same - I think we tried for about 9 months to find something that suited me better but nothing worked as they all made me feel worse than the AF so ended up just taking anticoagulant. If your rate is low and it is bothering you - making you fatigued and breathless it may be worth asking about a change of dosage or change of medication to find one that doesn't give you this.

[2learn in reply to Desanthony]

Hi, just a nosy query, my Docs all seemed more concerned with low HR of under 50 than a high one, result for me was mitral valve repair and pacemaker to stop HR going too low. Has yours been thoroughly checked out.

[Newafib]

Hi Myflowrr2. It seems to be the norm with Bisoporol. I was only on 5mg and had measurements as low as 37bpm and average of 45bpm resting. It would raise to mid 50’s with a bit of movement and up to normal level with brisk walk. So could still function,

[Tellingfibs]

Yes, I am on that dose and on occasion my HR has dropped to 48, but some of those times it was in the night and at other times, having been sat in the chair, very relaxed. The HR goes up to my normal resting rate range of 54 - 64 with movement. I think the important thing is whether it makes you feel faint.

Annie.

[Murdy1 in reply to Tellingfibs]

I suppose we're all different, some have a faint at 50bpm and it would appear others are fine at 30+bpm!I had faints at 40bpm.. A pacemaker in 2020 set now at at 60bpm cured me. I still have my AF of course, like a monkey on my back 🐒😥

Stay well everyone. Tom

[Ppiman]

Oh yes. Since doubling my dose to 2.5mg just over a week ago, I have had three days with a rate of under 40. The specialist I saw said that so long as it wasn't causing symptoms, it is quite safe.

Steve

[wilsond]

I range 45/50 on 1.25 mg of bisoprolol, hoping to stop it altogether soon

[Drone01 in reply to wilsond]

Me too! Slowing my metabolism and counterproductive for weight loss.

[DevonHubby1]

My wife had a similar experience. Discussed with GP and lowered her dose from 3.75 to 2.5. Seemed to help with HR.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Yes but 25mg Night.

But it is my natural Night Rate.

And it is the CCB Diltiazem 120mg that brought down and controlled my Heart Rate. At one stage I was increasing Bisoprolol BB to control Heart Rate. BUT IT DID NOT @ 156bpm.

Have you had an ablation?

cheri JOY. 75. (NZ)

[EHeart]

i was on 1.25mg and my heart rate went down to 35. GP took me off it

[Murdy1 in reply to EHeart]

Excellent doctor, EHeart. Happy days, best of health to you. Tom

[Decaf_Andy]

what is your normal (without bisoprolol) HR? I’m on 1.25mg and it reduced my RHR by about 10-12%.

My natural HR is high-40s, now it’s low 40s. I feel good either way, occasional warning of low HR from my Apple Watch (10 mins at below 40), don’t bother me. I’m 62, pretty fit and prefer a low HR.

It probably depend on how you feel at the reduced HR.

[Murdy1 in reply to Decaf_Andy]

Stay fit and well Andy 👍Tom