Luke S. asked
I had an afib episode in May and was cardioverted with Flecanide. I have paroxysmal afib with a good echocardiogram and stress tests showing no ischemia. I'm currently on 25 mg of metoprolol and Xarelto. My blood pressure is naturally low, and I experience side effects like fatigue, dry mouth, and hand swelling from metoprolol. I'm in regular sinus rhythm but still on metoprolol. Why can't I just be on Xarelto and no other meds? Is it necessary to have an ablation or could I be off metoprolol and be monitored? Is ablation done even in normal sinus rhythm as a preventative measure? If I'm in normal sinus rhythm, is it necessary to stay on metoprolol? My cardiologist has me on 25 mg as a preventative measure. My blood pressure is naturally low without any meds, and I find that metoprolol keeps it even lower. So just wondering if it could be stopped. Do you know if just staying on Xarelto as a preventative for stroke is still done or is the protocol to be on both a beta blocker and blood thinner?
February 26th, 2024
Joseph M. answered
The decision to continue or discontinue metoprolol and the use of other medications depends on sever...
February 26th, 2024
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