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Is Digox Effective In The Treatment Of Premature Ventricular Contractions?

I have been recently told that I have PVCs. I have been taking Bystolic 2.5 for two weeks now. My heart racing sometimes especially at night. He recently prescribe digox. I don't think that I really need that but I want to take it if it's needed. Just getting a second opinion
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Hello,

It is OK but there are bette drugs to control VPBs.
-Stop smoking.
-Get Thyroid test done.
-Tell me your age & BP.

Show me your resting ECG. I shall be able to solve your problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Is Digox Effective In The Treatment Of Premature Ventricular Contractions?

Hello, It is OK but there are bette drugs to control VPBs. -Stop smoking. -Get Thyroid test done. -Tell me your age & BP. Show me your resting ECG. I shall be able to solve your problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.