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How To Treat PVCs?
Is there anything I can do quickly to relieve PVC's? I am already on Lopressor, 25 mg every 6 hours around the clock basically. I have had the PVC's on and off for years. This episode has lasted 2 days and is driving me crazy with all the skipping and fluttering. I have already had the full battery of heart tests all except the cath. The cardiologist said its an electrical problem. With mine, body position seems to have a lot to do with it. Usually the PVC's are mild and infrequent, but this 2 day episode is almost continuous. I take a little bit of Lortab for arthritis, maybe 5 mg a day. I have tried 1 mg of Lorazepam a few times as I read that stress and anxiety can worsen PVC's. The Lorazepam had no effect. Nothing seems to. Any ideas appreciated!
Thu, 17 Nov 2016
PVCs are benign untill and unless there are 3 consecutive broad complexes on ECG. As i see that you are already on beta blockers that is lopressor 25 mg which is the drug of choice for PVCs. You can add tablet etizola 0.25 mg with it as anxiety plays a major role. Avoid caffeine containing products like coffee, tea and aerated drinks with caffeine. Feel free to consult further.
Warm regards,
Dr Ratan Ram
Warm regards,
Dr Ratan Ram
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