Submitted by Dr T on January 10, 2011 – 7:55pm
I assume you mean Ivabradine, a “sinus node inhibitor”, which is used primarily (in Europe) as an alternative to Beta Blockers in the treatment of patients with angina and coronary artery disease. My question therefore is whether you could not tolerate Beta Blockers, usually the first type of drugs used in your situation. As far as I know, weight gain is not an expected side effect, thus, I recommend you look for other reasons.
I have blogged about palpitations and VT before. You can read more about that here:
https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations/
https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations-and-pvcs/
https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/i-am-worried-about-v-tach-ventric
https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/what-are-some-of-the-causes-of-pr
https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations-and-fainting/
You’ll find these are rather common complaints and most people don’t need treatment, only reassurance once their heart proves OK.
Hope this helps,
Dr T
https://www.cardiachealth.org/
| I assume you mean Ivabradine, which is used primarily as an alternative to Beta Blockers in the treatment of patients with angina and coronary artery disease. My question therefore is whether you could not tolerate Beta Blockers, usually the first type of drugs used in your situation. As far as I know, weight gain is not an expected side effect, thus, I recommend you look for other reasons. I have blogged about palpitations and VT before. You can read more about that here: https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations/ You’ll find these are rather common complaints and most people don’t need treatment, only reassurance once their heart proves OK. |
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