Angelika_23 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 So I've been on Toprol for two weeks. I am feeling better, or at least I was until this week. I am trying to catch that stupid cold that everyone else is getting and of course it is setting my POTS off. I am wearing an event monitor right now so they can keep track of what my HR is doing. I have been sending in recordings every night. The doctor said I am still getting readings higher than he likes when I am up and moving around. But I wonder if it is just because my POTS is acting up because I'm trying to get sick...Since I started the Toprol, I have started being VERY tired, more tired than before. It is keeping my heart rate down to the high 90's to low 100's while I am sitting, so that is definitely an improvement. But when I go up stairs, the numbers jump. The doctor said I can increase my dose of Toprol if I want to... But do I want to do that? This is the XR stuff, so it is working even when I am sleeping and my HR goes below normal when I sleep without the Toprol. And sitting I am not too bad, it is just when I climb stairs or walk too far that the numbers go up. I got to 179 while walking the stairs at work yesterday. I've been taking the elevator since. That is not a fun HR.I am glad I am seeing some improvement. I can get through 32 hours a week at work now. It is rough, and I am soooo tired, but I am doing it. Now if I can just get back to dancing... (ha ha)Three months until I get to see Dr. Grubb. I am sooo looking forward to that visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiactec Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) as long as your HR isnt high constantly it is not a concern. my HR's still get up in the 180's intermittently throughout the day and i'm on 100 mg's of toprol and 100 mg's of flecainide. if the heart is getting a "break" during the day, than a HR of 179 for a couple seconds/minutes here and there throughout the day when you go upstairs/take a shower/whatever is fine. i know it doesnt "feel" fine, but it's not going to hurt your heart any for an occasional increase to that rate throughout the day. only a sustained high HR would be of concern for things like tachycardiac induced cardiomyopathy, etc. take care.cardiactec. i see dr.grubb in july, and cant wait to see him also. i actually saw my cardiologist a couple days ago and he had one of his other patients go out to see him and the patient had nothing but good things to say about dr.grubb. i have heard such wonderful things about him......sounds like a really humble and compassionate guy..... Edited February 13, 2008 by Sunfish Removed incorrect info re: Dr Grubb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw4790 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I hope you continue to feel better and get rid of that icky evil cold/flu stuff that is going around! Toprol and other beta blockers can make people pretty tired especially in the beginning, I think it can take a month or so for your body to get used to it and then see less of these symptoms.Hope it gets better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I hope you are still getting relief from this medication.And are adjusting to the side effects.Tiredness CAN be a side effect. http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/metopxl_ad.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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