Bisraprol to metoprolol

[Padayn01]

Hi all just wanted to know if any of you switch Beta Blockers from Bisraprol to Metoprolol?

I have been on Bisraprol for 6 months since my SVT since I have been on them I have been having these attacks on the left side of chest almost feels like an adrenaline release that’s last for a minute and make my heart beats fast for a minute or so.

GP today thinks it could be episodes of SVT so switch Beta blockers

So just wanted if anyone out switch Beta blockers and how they are finding it especially if you take these for SVT.

Thanks

[Alison_L]

Hi Paydayn01. I can't help yet, but I'm in a similar position. I've been on Bisoprolol (currently 5mg) for a year. I'm seeing my cardiologist tomorrow and will ask to switch to an alternative because I'm fed up with various side effects. These may possibly be due to my ACE inhibitors rather than the Bisoprolol, but I thought I'd try switching that first.

There seem to be various alternatives out there, so it's pointless suffering these side effects, when a simple change might alleviate them.

Good luck xx

[Padayn01 in reply to Alison_L]

Hi thanks for replying may I ask what side effects are you having?

[Alison_L in reply to Padayn01]

Burning and/or hypersensitive feet, itchy hands, weight gain, fat deposits in one thigh, mild incontinence. As I say, these are probably not all down to the Bisoprolol (I am currently on 6 heart-related drugs), but the Bisoprolol and Ramipril seem the most likely suspects.

[Padayn01 in reply to Alison_L]

Please let me know what your cardiologist switches Beta blockers to thank you for your reply

[Alison_L in reply to Padayn01]

Will do!

[Alison_L in reply to Padayn01]

Well, I survived! Unfortunately, the consultant wouldn't change my Beta Blockers as he reckons Bisoprolol are the only ones that do the all round job that I need. Instead, he has agreed to swap my Ramipril (ACE Inhibitors) for Candesarten. I'll see if my side effects change at all.

[Padayn01 in reply to Alison_L]

Thank you so much for getting back to me that means a lot to me, I’m on 2nd day of metraprol still don’t see any difference suppose I need to give it a week at least

[Alison_L in reply to Padayn01]

I was given a 3 week supply of Candesarten, so I assume I should be feeling a difference by then.

[Timsywhimsy]

Curious how you’re feeling on the metoprolol. I’ve been on it six weeks for SVT and it makes me tired and depressed. Doc said I could try cardizem instead but I’m a little fearful to switch. I’m scheduled for an ablation and may just stick it out with the bb

[Padayn01 in reply to Timsywhimsy]

Been a bit better on the Metraprol had my ablation 6 weeks ago and still on them, did you have your ablation?