New Beta Blocker

[Lightattheend]

Today is my first day taking the beta blocker Bystolic. I was on Atenolol, but it just wasn't working for my palpitations so my cardiologist has decided for me to try this. I've never mentioned this on here, but I also have a fear of taking new meds. Because of this I drove to the parking lot of the emergency room to sit here "just in case" I need help. My mind always thinks the worst. I just took the pill 10 mins ago and my mind has me thinking I'm breathing too slow and everything already. I feel foolish sometimes. Anyone else on this beta blocker?

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Yes I take metoprolol. I was going to switch to Bystolic but it was too expensive. It is supposed to have less side effects. We need to be careful about our thoughts as what we think, our body listens too. You may be potentially causing yourself symptoms that are from your mind, not the medication.

[Lightattheend in reply to Hidden]

You are so right. Thank U for that.

[Hidden in reply to Lightattheend]

Im a retired nurse. So many times Ive seen patient quit medications out of fear. Ive been guilty of that with antidepressants. It has taken me years to accept the fact that meds are not the enemy.