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Would the imdur and metoprolol (actually she wants me to do toprol xl) work? I'm shaking with fear and I'm by myself so don't know what to do. Do I seek out yet another cardio?
This is so frustrating. Oh, she did mention that I could wear a monitor while on the toprol to see if anything shows, but would spasms show up on a holter?
Thank you so much for listening. I feel so terribly lost.
Rene
Hello Renee-No need to fear. Those medications sound appropriate. I am on Imdur and have been over two years. The Metoprolol I had to stop taking as it made me extremely tired. You need to try each drug to see what will work for you. Personally, I take my meds around 10PM each night so if there are any side effects, I sleep right thru it. I still have side effects during the day but I believe not as bad had I taken all my pills after breakfast for example. I have been on a Holter in the past and it is no big deal. If you do have any rhythum issues, it will show up which is a good thing and you can be treated. With Prinzmetal, you need to try whatever is recommended to see what works for you. It's taken years and my doc and I are still working on what works best for me. I have never had any blockages, stints, etc. My three MI's all came from Severe Prinzmetal and I spasm regularly. The Imdur helps me along with the other drugs I am on. Drugs lose their punch with me after awhile and I have to move to another. Sounds like you have a competant doctor. Best of luck to you!
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