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Is Bisoprolol The Right Medicine For Atrial Fibrillation?

hi was diagnosed with AF in sept last yr, started taking bisoprolol in feb, never felt better till about amonth ago where im absolutely shatterd by 2pm. is there something else I could take instead? ive left a msg with my cardiologist but hasn t got back to me yet. thanks
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Hello. Thank you for asking on HCM.

There are many alternatives on treating, maintaining and controlling the atrial fibrillation. If you do not have airway or lung problems, I would recommend Atenolol 50 mg x 2/d (or metoprolol), which is a beta-blocker with a stronger effect on heart beat, than bisoprolol. You can also consult your cardiologist on switching to treatment with digoxin or a calcium channel blocker, such as verapamil or diltiazem.

I hope I was helpful. Take care. Good day
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Is Bisoprolol The Right Medicine For Atrial Fibrillation?

Hello. Thank you for asking on HCM. There are many alternatives on treating, maintaining and controlling the atrial fibrillation. If you do not have airway or lung problems, I would recommend Atenolol 50 mg x 2/d (or metoprolol), which is a beta-blocker with a stronger effect on heart beat, than bisoprolol. You can also consult your cardiologist on switching to treatment with digoxin or a calcium channel blocker, such as verapamil or diltiazem. I hope I was helpful. Take care. Good day