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How To Treat Circadian Sinus Rhythm?
I suffer with Narcolepsy and have to take Amphetimines regularly (4x Daily) to keep awake. As I was having problems with my pulse racing after taking the tablets, I was sent for a 24 hour ECG. Consequently, I was diagnosed with circadianer sinus rhythm. As there is no way I can stop the Amphetamines, and no other drugs are available for the treatment of Narcolepsy, I have been told that I need to take Beta Blockers! My question is:- Is there really nothing more that can be done, or do I really just have to hope for the best and start with Beta Blockers?
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welcome to hcm ..yes you have to start with beta blocker for racing pulse etc but first try lower dosage as 25 mg metoprolol etc ..if a person is not diabetic and does not have abnormal lipid profile or any peripheral vascular disease beta blockes are safe
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