Toprol Xl???

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Hi

I an new to the group. I am 49 yo and have been having atrial fibrillation off

and on for a number of years. I have usually controlled it through diet and

moderate exercise and taking a magnesium supplement. These past two weeks have

been in and out of AV, going from the fast heartbeat, then into fluttering,

quivering. I have not been able to do much, and was very scared the last few

days. I spent all day today in the ER. My heart doctor came downstair to see

me, and they set me up with a holter monitor (now, that is the true miracle

cure, because once you put this on, the palpitations seem to vanish!) He also

sent me home with a prescription for Toprol XL. 50 mg. I quetioned him about

this, since, when my heart is in normal rythm, is goes slow at night, maybe

around 50 beats Anyone out there that can offer help, I would truly appreciate

any insight, because I am scared to death at this point. I am afraid that the

Toprol will slow my heart and it will stop at night. I think the Toprol may

help though, because when I am in AF, I kind of feel like the adrenaline in my

system is just rushing non-stop, this drug will block the action of the

adrenaline. Anyone out there please offer any advice if they have been taking

this drug, such as side effects, any drug interactions, etcs. I do not have

high blood pressure, its runs sometimes very low....is it dangerous to take this

drug, since it lowers blood pressure? Sorry to ramble on, but, I feel so scared

and frustrated! Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Laurel