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On High Dosage Of Sotalol. Have Occasional Palpitations. Could I Ask A Doctor?
Question: I am on a high dosage of Sotalol . 240 mgs. twice a day and 120 mg. before going to bed. I don't have AF now,, I have occasional palpitations. Last night I was working with my meds for a trip next week, and lost control of my count. It is possible that this morning I may have taken one Sotalor of 240 at 8;00 when I woke up to go to the bathroom, I know I fell back to sleep. when I woke up at 10 I saw one pill on my table and took it. However, then I started thinking that I may have had two tablets on the table, couldn't remember if I took the 8:00 a.m. Now, I still have a 240 mg. at 8:00 and a 120 mg. before going to bed around 12. My doctor's nurse said to continue with the same cycle. However, I am hesitant because it would be ignoring the possibility of having taken the extra 240 Mg.
I Feel fine, blood pleasure 129 over 69 pulse was 70 bpm. What do you suggest I do?
I Feel fine, blood pleasure 129 over 69 pulse was 70 bpm. What do you suggest I do?
Brief Answer:
You just have to continue the same cycle
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
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It is normal to skip or take an additional dose of medication and when that happens, all you have to do is just continue with the same cycle. If any problems would have occurred, you normally will be feeling it by now. Just continue taking the medications as prescribed i.e 240mg at 8 am and 120mg at Bed time. Do ignore the possibility that you have taken extra dosage as it would not cause any harm.
What you to do now is organize a drug administration plan for yourself. You can download some free software from your phone that can help remind you of the times to take your drug (with alarm option) which can also help with the counts so that each time you take, it is recorded. Also remember to note down each left over drugs (date and drug remaining say ones every after 1 week) so that you can know exactly how many you must have taken or suppose to take by the time you think you have taken extra dose or lesser dose.
How ever, never be tempted to take any extra dose if you notice that you have skipped medications, just continue the next dose as you normal suppose to and ignore any omissions or inclusions.
Hope this helps answer your question and wish you the best.
Please do feel free to use our site for any other health queries.
Dr. Nsah
You just have to continue the same cycle
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX
It is normal to skip or take an additional dose of medication and when that happens, all you have to do is just continue with the same cycle. If any problems would have occurred, you normally will be feeling it by now. Just continue taking the medications as prescribed i.e 240mg at 8 am and 120mg at Bed time. Do ignore the possibility that you have taken extra dosage as it would not cause any harm.
What you to do now is organize a drug administration plan for yourself. You can download some free software from your phone that can help remind you of the times to take your drug (with alarm option) which can also help with the counts so that each time you take, it is recorded. Also remember to note down each left over drugs (date and drug remaining say ones every after 1 week) so that you can know exactly how many you must have taken or suppose to take by the time you think you have taken extra dose or lesser dose.
How ever, never be tempted to take any extra dose if you notice that you have skipped medications, just continue the next dose as you normal suppose to and ignore any omissions or inclusions.
Hope this helps answer your question and wish you the best.
Please do feel free to use our site for any other health queries.
Dr. Nsah
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